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Esther Rantzen Urges Lords: Don’t Sabotage Assisted Dying Bill

11/21/2025

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Dame Esther Rantzen urged the House of Lords not to sabotage democracy during the assisted dying bill debate.
The bill could legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, despite more than 1,000 amendments.
Critics say a small group of peers is blocking the bill, even with public support.
The government maintains neutrality.
The bill requires agreement from both Houses before it can become law.

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Dame Esther Rantzen urged the House of Lords not to sabotage democracy during the assisted dying bill debate.
The bill could legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, despite more than 1,000 amendments.
Critics say a small group of peers is blocking the bill, even with public support.
The government maintains neutrality.
The bill requires agreement from both Houses before it can become law.