MP'S back Right to die bill

[UK Girl]

Assisted dying bill backed by MPs after emotional Commons debate

 

[JennieM]

• MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - watch reaction live above and listen here
• The historic vote comes after five hours of passionate debate during which MPs shared personal stories, while those against the bill called for better end-of-life care
• The bill passing the first stage in the Commons means it will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law
• Meanwhile campaigners for and against the bill have gathered in Westminster
• Laws throughout the UK currently prevent people from asking for medical help to die and there are several requirements for a patient to be eligible under the proposals - read our explainer here

MPs vote in favour of historic bill after emotional debate

The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[UK Girl]

• MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - watch reaction live above and listen here
• The historic vote comes after five hours of passionate debate during which MPs shared personal stories, while those against the bill called for better end-of-life care
• The bill passing the first stage in the Commons means it will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law
• Meanwhile campaigners for and against the bill have gathered in Westminster
• Laws throughout the UK currently prevent people from asking for medical help to die and there are several requirements for a patient to be eligible under the proposals - read our explainer here

MPs vote in favour of historic bill after emotional debate

The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.

www.bbc.co.uk

I am surprised it went through but very pleased

 

[JennieM]

I am surprised it went through but very pleased

I am surprised it went through too. I am worried it could be open for exploitation and a mental burden on the elderly who don’t want their families to be inconvenienced by them, but I am happy that it will offer relief to those who need it.

 

[UK Girl]

I am surprised it went through too. I am worried it could be open for exploitation and a mental burden on the elderly who don’t want their families to be inconvenienced by them, but I am happy that it will offer relief to those who need it.

It still has to go before two Drs and a Judge so not that easy to exploit really