MPs given a free vote
Friday will be the first time the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has been debated and voted on in its entirety since last year’s historic yes vote, when MPs supported the principle of assisted dying for England and Wales by a majority of 55.
MPs are entitled to have a free vote on the Bill, meaning they decide according to their conscience rather than along party lines.
The relatively narrow majority means every vote will count on Friday, to secure the Bill’s passage to the House of Lords for further debate and voting.
As an example, the Bill would fall if 28 MPs switched directly from voting yes to no, but only if all other MPs voted exactly the same way as they did in November, including those who abstained.
Athena Stavrou20 June 2025 04:03
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What does the bill mean?
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales, with fewer than six months to live, to apply for an assisted death.
It would be subject to approval by two doctors and a panel featuring a social worker, senior legal figure and psychiatrist.
Athena Stavrou20 June 2025 01:02
Landmark bill hangs in balance ahead of crucial MPs vote
MPs are set to take part in a landmark vote on assisted dying on Friday.
The third and final reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Commons will go ahead at 9:30am.
This will be followed by a debate and likely a vote in the afternoon.
Athena Stavrou19 June 2025 23:59
