A Bill To enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with specified assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
16 May 2013
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This Lords Bill would create a framework allowing terminally ill, mentally competent adults to request and receive specified assistance to end their own life. It also covers related provisions and safeguards.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords, where its general principles are being discussed. It originated in the Lords, with its first reading having taken place in 2013.
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15 May 2013
First reading took place on 15 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
