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Debate Urged on Terminally Ill Bill Amid Opposition

1/7/2026

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  • Campaigners urge House of Lords to extend debate for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
  • They fear it may not pass before the King's Speech; critics including the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury oppose it.
  • A motion by Lord Charlie Falconer seeks extra time for scrutiny, but some peers oppose it.
  • If the bill fails, it could be reintroduced via Parliament Acts, delaying enactment until 2027.