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UK MPs Vote 330-275 to Pass Assisted Dying Bill's Second Reading

Nov 29, 2024, 02:23 PM

On Friday, November 29, 2024, British Members of Parliament voted in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, commonly known as the Assisted Dying Bill, with 330 votes for and 275 against, passing with a majority of 55. The vote came after an emotionally charged debate lasting around five hours, where MPs voted according to their conscience. The bill aims to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, allowing them to end their own lives under certain circumstances. This historic vote marks the first time the House of Commons has supported such legislation, and the bill will now proceed to further stages of parliamentary scrutiny.