The British House of Commons approved an assisted dying bill, legislation that would let terminally ill adults in England and Wales seek medical assistance to end their lives.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labor member of Parliament Kim Leadbeater, has been the focus of cultural debate for several weeks, with many opponents arguing the vote was rushed.
After five hours of discourse, with stories of death and family pain shared, the bill won 330-275.
The legislation now heads to the parliamentary committee’s third reading for further review. Bolstered by the support of the elected chamber, the bill has a good chance of becoming law.
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labor member of Parliament Kim Leadbeater, has been the focus of cultural debate for several weeks, with many opponents arguing the vote was rushed.
After five hours of discourse, with stories of death and family pain shared, the bill won 330-275.
The legislation now heads to the parliamentary committee’s third reading for further review. Bolstered by the support of the elected chamber, the bill has a good chance of becoming law.
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