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<span>The bill passed its second reading in November by 330 votes to 275, but faced intense scrutiny with multiple amendments, including dropping the requirement for judge approval and extending opt-out provisions for healthcare workers across the UK.</span

The bill passed its second reading in November by 330 votes to 275, but faced intense scrutiny with multiple amendments, including dropping the requirement for judge approval and extending opt-out provisions for healthcare workers across the UK.

<span>Supporters argue the legislation provides choice and dignity for terminally ill patients, with polling showing 73% of Britons backing the bill, while opponents worry about coercion of vulnerable populations and inadequate safeguards.</span

Supporters argue the legislation provides choice and dignity for terminally ill patients, with polling showing 73% of Britons backing the bill, while opponents worry about coercion of vulnerable populations and inadequate safeguards.

<span>Implementation would take up to four years if passed, potentially becoming law around 2029, with estimated costs of £10.9-13.6 million annually and between 164-647 assisted deaths projected in the first year of operation.</span

Implementation would take up to four years if passed, potentially becoming law around 2029, with estimated costs of £10.9-13.6 million annually and between 164-647 assisted deaths projected in the first year of operation.

<span>The vote represents a free vote allowing MPs to follow their conscience rather than party lines, with the outcome uncertain as some lawmakers who previously supported the bill expressed concerns about changes made during scrutiny.</span

The vote represents a free vote allowing MPs to follow their conscience rather than party lines, with the outcome uncertain as some lawmakers who previously supported the bill expressed concerns about changes made during scrutiny.

<span>If approved, the bill would move to the House of Lords for further consideration, though the upper chamber typically does not block legislation passed by the elected Commons, making passage likely if MPs approve it.</span

If approved, the bill would move to the House of Lords for further consideration, though the upper chamber typically does not block legislation passed by the elected Commons, making passage likely if MPs approve it.

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British MPs debate assisted dying bill ahead of crunch vote

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The bill lacks adequate protections for vulnerable populations who may feel pressured to end their lives due to disability, financial concerns, or feeling like burdens. The rushed process and removal of judicial oversight weakens safeguards, while the NHS lacks readiness to implement such services safely within the proposed timeframe.

<span>The bill lacks adequate protections for vulnerable populations who may feel pressured to end their lives due to disability, financial concerns, or feeling like burdens. The rushed process and removal of judicial oversight weakens safeguards, while the NHS lacks readiness to implement such services safely within the proposed timeframe.</span>

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