The assisted dying bill, which seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, is facing significant obstacles in the House of Lords. After passing the House of Commons, the bill is now undergoing a line-by-line review, with over one thousand amendments submitted, primarily by opponents. This process is slowing the bills progress and raising concerns it might not pass before the parliamentary session ends. The House of Lords requires every amendment group to be debated, unlike the House of Commons, which can select amendments for debate. Opponents have submitted numerous amendments, some seen as time-wasting tactics, such as suggesting pregnancy tests for elderly men. The government has arranged extra sitting days for scrutiny, but unless progress is made or opponents change tactics, the bill may not reach a final vote. If the bill fails, supporters have a nuclear option to use the Parliament Act to carry it over into the next session. The debate continues in the House of Lords, with more weeks of discussion expected.

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