UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Lords' Amendments
Update: 2025-12-12
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The assisted dying bill in the UK faces significant hurdles in the House of Lords, with over one thousand amendments proposed. Kim Leadbeater, the bills lead MP, criticizes cruel and unnecessary changes, including a filming requirement and financial checks on family members. Three MPs who previously opposed the bill now urge peers not to obstruct its passage. The situation highlights a deep division on the issue, with supporters worried about procedural tactics blocking a vote on a widely supported measure.
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