MPs back landmark bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

Summary

MPs have taken a major step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales by passing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which allows terminally ill adults with less than six months to live the right to end their lives, pending approval by two doctors and a high court judge.

The bill passed 330-275 but faces further parliamentary hurdles and a two-year implementation period.

Supporters see it as a milestone for personal choice, while opponents raise concerns over coercion, insufficient safeguards, and the ethical implications for healthcare and the state.