British Lawmakers Reject Renewed Attempt to Legalize Assisted Suicide
Following an emotive debate, MPs voted down a fresh attempt to amend the existing law by 286 votes to 270.
TL;DR
- British lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.
- The vote in the House of Commons was 286 against and 270 in favor.
- The bill was introduced as a Private Member's Bill by MP Lauren Edwards.
- A similar attempt earlier in the year, introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater, also failed.
- The previous bill passed the House of Commons but stalled in the House of Lords.