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Assisted Dying Bill Revisited Amid Controversy and Concerns

11/22/2025

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The bill to legalize assisted dying, rejected by the Lords in 2014, is now under discussion.
Leadbeater urged Lords to respect the Commons' decision and update the law.
Major parties did not include the issue in manifestos, but treat it as a conscience matter.
Critics say the bill needs safeguards; Baron Dodds and Elizabeth Butler-Sloss express concerns, while ministers rule out time for amendments and seek alternative discussion options.

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Story summary

The bill to legalize assisted dying, rejected by the Lords in 2014, is now under discussion.
Leadbeater urged Lords to respect the Commons' decision and update the law.
Major parties did not include the issue in manifestos, but treat it as a conscience matter.
Critics say the bill needs safeguards; Baron Dodds and Elizabeth Butler-Sloss express concerns, while ministers rule out time for amendments and seek alternative discussion options.