Watch: The emotional debate between MPs on assisted dying
Summary
Members of Parliament (MPs) in England and Wales had a heated discussion about a bill to make assisted dying legal. The bill would let adults with a terminal illness and less than six months to live end their lives with medical help. MPs voted based on personal beliefs, and the bill passed by 23 votes. It will now move to the House of Lords for further review.Key Facts
- MPs in England and Wales debated a bill on assisted dying for several hours.
- The bill applies to terminally ill adults expected to live six months or less.
- Assisted dying means receiving medical help to end one's life.
- MPs voted based on their personal beliefs, not party lines.
- The bill passed in Parliament by a margin of 23 votes.
- The next step for the bill is review by the House of Lords.
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