MPs express concerns over assisted dying Bill after initial approval in UK

On Friday, MPs voted 330 to 275 in favor of Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its second reading. This marks a significant step in the legislative process for assisted dying in the UK. Some MPs who supported the Bill have expressed concerns about palliative care and safeguarding, suggesting they may reconsider their support in future stages. Amendments can be proposed during the upcoming committee stage, which has yet to be scheduled. End-of-life care charity Marie Curie has called for stronger commitments to improve palliative care within the legislation. They emphasize the need for a strategy to address current deficiencies in end-of-life care, which they argue the Bill does not adequately address.