Low turnout threatens Commons vote on assisted dying, say MPs
Summary
Members of the UK Parliament are concerned that low attendance might affect the vote on assisted dying laws this Friday. The bill, which aims to allow terminally ill people to choose assisted death in England and Wales, passed the Commons before but was blocked by the House of Lords.Key Facts
- The assisted dying bill is returning to the UK House of Commons for a second vote.
- The bill was originally sponsored by Kim Leadbeater and is now supported by Labour MP Lauren Edwards.
- The House of Lords blocked the bill earlier this year despite its approval in the Commons.
- Some former ministers in the Lords opposed the bill, leading to concerns about unelected peers overriding elected MPs.
- The bill passed the Commons last year by a small majority of 23 votes.
- Some MPs worry that fewer members will be present to vote this time, making the outcome less certain.
- The Parliament Act, which allows the Commons to bypass the Lords in some cases, might be used if the bill is blocked again.
- Some prominent MPs and ministers have expressed support but also hesitation about forcing the bill through without Lords' approval.
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