Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20pm on 20 Jun 2025,Friday International
In a landmark decision, the UK Parliament passed the Assisted Dying Bill on June 20, with 314 MPs voting in favour and 291 against. The bill allows terminally ill, mentally competent adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live to choose medical assistance to end their lives. The proposed law now moves to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. PM Keir Starmer’s Labour government remained neutral. Supporters hailed it as a compassionate choice; opponents warned of potential coercion. The UK now moves closer to joining countries like Canada and Australia in legalising assisted dying. (PC: Reuters)
