Summary
MPs in England and Wales will discuss an assisted dying bill that has undergone several changes since its initial approval in November. The bill, which would allow terminally ill adults to choose assisted death, will not be voted on until June. Recent changes include adjusting the number of expected assisted deaths and removing the need for a judge's approval for each case.
Key Facts
- MPs are debating a bill on assisted dying in England and Wales after significant changes.
- The bill allows terminally ill adults to choose assisted death.
- The initial approval vote passed 330 to 275 in November.
- Changes removed the requirement for a High Court judge to approve requests, using a panel instead.
- The government revised its estimate of assisted deaths from 787 to 647 in the first year.
- A final vote on the bill is expected on or after 13 June.
- MPs have a free vote, meaning they can decide based on personal belief rather than party policy.
- The bill's impact report noted potential NHS savings between £919,000 and £10.3 million.
