Peers call for more time to debate assisted dying bill
Summary
Peers in the UK are asking for more time to discuss a bill on assisted dying, which is moving slowly through the House of Lords. The bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to apply for assisted death if two doctors approve, but there are many proposed changes that need discussion before it can become law. The bill needs agreement from both Houses of Parliament before the current session ends next spring.Key Facts
- The assisted dying bill needs more time for debate according to peers in the UK.
- Over 900 changes have been proposed to the bill by members of the House of Lords.
- Supporters worry these amendments are delaying tactics, while opponents want to ensure the bill safely protects vulnerable people.
- The bill would allow terminally ill adults expected to live less than six months to choose assisted dying, with approval from two doctors.
- Both Houses of Parliament must agree on the bill for it to become law by next spring.
- A recent debate in the House of Lords lasted almost five hours but only covered two out of ten planned topics.
- The bill is a private member's bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, and typically gets less time for discussion compared to government bills.
- More sessions might be scheduled if needed to review the bill in the Lords.
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