MPs debate legalising assisted dying – historic occasion – Yes 330 – No 275 – majority 55
MPs debate legalising assisted dying
The MPs debated and voted on whether to legalise assisted dying for the first time in almost a decade.
The divisive issue voted down by MPs in 2015 but returned to the House of Commons today in what could be a historic moment for the country.
Five hours set aside for MPs to air their views. This on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, and a vote followed at 2pm.
Ms Leadbeater said she was hopeful the “major social reform” would clear its first hurdle on the long road to becoming law.
MPs have a free vote on an issue of profound social change, an issue of conscience where many have wrestled with questions ranging from morality to practicality.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, would apply to England and Wales. Then what is known as its second reading, which is parliamentary speak for its first Commons debate and vote.
The bill passed today but there are still many months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law. It goes into committee for the bill to be scrutinised.
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