UK MPs Back Historic Assisted Dying Bill in Landmark Vote
UK: MPs Back Historic Assisted Dying Bill Passes Second Reading in HouseLandmark of CommonsVote
The Facts
The Terminally Ill Adults Bill would allow mentally competent adults with less than six months to live to request medical assistance in ending their lives, requiring approval from two doctors and a High Court judge.
The legislation includes strict safeguards, including a mandatory 14-day reflection period and a maximum 14-year prison sentence for anyone who coerces someone into requesting assisted dying.
The Spin
The bill poses significant risks to vulnerable individuals who might feel pressured to end their lives due to being a burden, while the proposed safeguards are inadequate and the legislation is being rushed through without proper consideration of its implications.
