Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Summary
House of Lords members, known as peers, are asking for more time to debate a bill about assisted dying. They worry the bill may not become law in time if all the necessary steps are not completed before early May. Supporters and opponents of the bill have different opinions on its safety and the need for more debate.Key Facts
- Peers are asking for additional time to discuss the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords.
- The bill allows terminally ill adults in England and Wales, with less than six months to live, to seek an assisted death under certain conditions.
- The bill has been approved by MPs but must also pass through the House of Lords by early May to become law.
- There have been over 1,000 amendments proposed to the bill, which some see as a delaying tactic to block the bill.
- Supporters fear the bill will run out of time due to the number of amendments.
- Opponents argue the bill needs significant changes to ensure safety and protect vulnerable people.
- Peers have been given 10 extra sessions to debate the bill but may need more time.
- There are ongoing discussions about how much extra time should be granted to debate the bill.
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