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
12 May 2016
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This bill would allow competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided, at their own request, with specified assistance to end their own life. It sets out who may provide that help and the safeguards that would apply. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords and originated in the Lords, with its first reading in 2015.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Lords. It originated in the Lords and had its first reading in 2015; no further stages are noted in the provided information.
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4 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 4 June 2015. 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 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
