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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Delays Amid 1,100 Amendments

12/11/2025

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The assisted dying bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales is in the House of Lords after passing the Commons.
It faces delays as more than 1,100 amendments are being debated in the Lords.
Critics say the process could undermine the bill's progress and the democratic legitimacy of the Lords.
The government has arranged extra sitting days to facilitate progress.

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Story summary

The assisted dying bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales is in the House of Lords after passing the Commons.
It faces delays as more than 1,100 amendments are being debated in the Lords.
Critics say the process could undermine the bill's progress and the democratic legitimacy of the Lords.
The government has arranged extra sitting days to facilitate progress.