Summary
The assisted dying bill in the UK is facing difficulties in becoming law due to opposition in the House of Lords. Lord Falconer, a supporter of the bill, says it can't pass without changes in the Lords' approach. The use of the Parliament Act is being considered to force the bill through despite resistance from peers.
Key Facts
- The assisted dying bill needs approval from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords to become law.
- Lord Falconer supports using the Parliament Act to bypass the Lords if they block the bill.
- The Parliament Act allows a bill passed by the Commons to become law even if the Lords reject it twice.
- Opponents of the bill worry it might be unsafe for vulnerable people.
- Government sources doubt the bill will pass without compromise.
- The Parliament Act has only been used seven times since 1911.
- Lord Falconer has proposed amendments to address concerns around the bill.
- The Prime Minister may need to get involved if the situation escalates.
