UK MPs vote again on assisted dying bill in Commons
MPs will vote again on a bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to die.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
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UK MPs vote again on assisted dying bill in Commons
Key points
- The assisted dying bill returns to the Commons for another vote.
- It would allow adults in England and Wales with under six months to live to seek medical assistance to die.
- The bill previously passed the Lords after amendments but was blocked there earlier.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote to avoid unduly influencing the debate.
- If passed, the bill would proceed to further debate, then the Lords before a possible return to the Commons.
Other reports
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7 7 UK MPs vote again on assisted dying bill in Commons
MPs will vote again on a bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to die.