Summary
Members of the House of Lords suggested over 900 changes to a bill on assisted dying. The bill, already passed in the House of Commons, faces debate and further examination in the House of Lords. Some believe the large number of changes could be an attempt to delay the bill's progress.
Key Facts
- More than 900 amendments to the assisted dying bill were suggested by the House of Lords.
- The bill aims to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults and has passed in the House of Commons.
- The committee stage in the House of Lords will review the amendments.
- A group of 65 peers wrote a letter expressing concern over delaying tactics.
- Seven opponents of the bill submitted 579 amendments collectively.
- This situation might set a record for the number of amendments in a private member's bill.
- The bill is considered a matter of personal conscience, so MPs and peers can vote freely.
- The bill will apply only in England and Wales if both houses agree.
