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terminally ill adults (end of life) bill
Coverage of terminally ill adults (end of life) bill in the Nexus archive.
- Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?
The UK's assisted dying bill failed in Parliament, highlighting deep divisions over end-of-life care. Supporters criticized the House of Lords for blocking legislation passed by the Commons, while opponents celebrated the outcome. Additional news includes a political investigation into Keir Starmer's appointments and concerns about school infrastructure.
- ‘Not democratic’: opponents and backers of assisted dying bill remain divided
The attempt to introduce assisted dying laws for terminally ill people in England and Wales failed, leading to divisions between supporters and opponents. Supporters blamed the bill's failure on sabotage by unelected peers in the House of Lords, despite its passage in the House of Commons.