Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Summary
Campaigners for an assisted dying bill in the UK are requesting more time for the House of Lords to examine the bill thoroughly. They worry the bill won't complete its necessary stages in Parliament before the next session begins. If time runs out, the bill may have to start over unless special parliamentary procedures are used.Key Facts
- Campaigners want the House of Lords to extend hours to debate the assisted dying bill.
- If the bill doesn't pass all stages before the next King's Speech in early May, it will not progress.
- Over 1,000 amendments have been suggested for the bill, a record number for a backbench MP's proposal.
- Supporters see the many amendments as a way to delay the bill.
- Critics worry the bill doesn't protect vulnerable individuals enough.
- The Parliament Acts could allow the bill to become law without the Lords' approval if it's rejected twice in different sessions.
- Special arrangements in Parliament could delay the bill's passage until 2027.
- The motion to extend debate time is backed by Lord Charlie Falconer and aims to ensure timely consideration.
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