Assisted Dying Bill – Second Reading

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons by Lauren Edwards MP on 17 July 2026; the House of Commons Library Research Briefing, issued on 4 September, 2026 is here. The Bill was given a Second Reading on 11 September 2026 and was defeated – Ayes, 270; Noes, 286. Following the vote, the Church of England issued the following Press Release: Continue reading