Labour MP Kim Leadbeater Proposes Groundbreaking Assisted Dying Bill
A new Assisted Dying Bill proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater aims to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, allowing those with a life expectancy of six months or less to receive medical assistance in ending their lives. The bill includes stringent safeguards and is set to be debated in Parliament on 29 November 2024, reflecting shifting public sentiment and ongoing ethical debates surrounding end-of-life care.