MPs in England and Wales have voted to back proposals to legalize assisted dying in a historic vote. The draft legislation being considered would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek help to end their own life. The bill was supported by a majority of 55 in a recent Commons vote, but it will face further debate and scrutiny before potentially becoming law. MPs were given a free vote on the issue, allowing them to vote according to their own conscience rather than a party line. The emotional debate lasted over four hours, with MPs sharing personal stories that influenced their decisions. Over 160 MPs requested to speak, but time constraints limited the number who had the opportunity to do so.
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MPs have backed proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales in a historic vote which paves the way for a change in the law.
Under draft legislation being considered by Parliament, terminally ill adults expected to die within six months could seek help to end their own life.
In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs supported the bill by 330 to 275, a majority of 55.
The bill will now face many more months of debate and scrutiny by MPs and peers, who could choose to amend it, with the approval of both Houses of Parliament required before it becomes law.
MPs were given a free vote, meaning they could make a decision based on their own conscience rather than having to follow a party line.
In an emotional debate lasting more than four hours, MPs from both sides of the argument shared personal stories which had informed their decisions in a packed chamber.
More than 160 MPs requested to speak but far fewer got an opportunity due to time constraints.
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