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Final Stages: Assisted Death Bill Awaits House Decision

11/27/2025

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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords and would allow England and Wales to apply for assisted death if it passes both Houses before the session ends.
Progress has been slow, with fewer than 30 of over 1,000 amendments reviewed.
The government added 10 Fridays for debate in early 2026, and Backbencher Kim Leadbeater hopes the extra time yields improvements.

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Story summary

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords and would allow England and Wales to apply for assisted death if it passes both Houses before the session ends.
Progress has been slow, with fewer than 30 of over 1,000 amendments reviewed.
The government added 10 Fridays for debate in early 2026, and Backbencher Kim Leadbeater hopes the extra time yields improvements.