MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Summary
Members of Parliament (MPs) in England and Wales voted against a bill that would have allowed assisted dying for adults with terminal illnesses. The bill was blocked by 286 votes to 270, meaning it is unlikely to be passed before the next general election.Key Facts
- The bill aimed to permit adults with terminal illnesses and less than six months to live to end their lives with expert approval.
- It was introduced by Labour MP Lauren Edwards and was a private member’s bill, not backed officially by the government.
- A very similar bill had passed the House of Commons in the previous parliament but was stopped in the House of Lords.
- The issue is considered a matter of conscience, so MPs were free to vote according to their personal beliefs.
- The Prime Minister chose not to vote and said that discussions on assisted dying should wait until social care improves.
- The previous Prime Minister had voted in favor of assisted dying legislation.
- The bill’s defeat means assisted dying laws are unlikely to change soon in England and Wales.
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