MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Bill fails at second reading despite near-identical legislation being approved by Commons in last parliament
TL;DR
- A bill to permit assisted dying in England and Wales was voted down by MPs at its second reading.
- The vote was 286 against and 270 for, preventing the bill from proceeding.
- A near-identical bill was approved by the Commons in the previous parliament but blocked in the House of Lords.
- Supporters criticized the decision, labeling the current law as "cruel and unjust."
- Concerns were raised by some MPs about protections for individuals with treatable depression and the need for improved social and palliative care.