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Terminally Ill Adults Bill
UK lawmakers defeat bill to legalise assisted dying
Lawmakers have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, halting efforts to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
MPs reject assisted dying bill in narrow House of Commons vote
MPs voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, dealing a definitive setback to assisted dying campaigners.
Assisted dying bill risks constitutional showdown if forced through Commons
The assisted dying bill has returned to Parliament under Labour MP Lauren Edwards, triggering warnings of a major constitutional crisis if forced through the Commons.
Assisted dying bill to fail in House of Lords after running out of time
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will formally fail this parliamentary session following extensive amendments. MP Kim Leadbeater plans to reintroduce the measure in the next session.