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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. A historic first step to meet the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives. #AssistedDyingBill #YestoDignity #AssistedDying

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I recall that you compiled data on which MPs swore an oath at the beginning of the Parliament as opposed to taking a secular affirmation. Would you be willing to publish the data so that we can compare it to MPs' votes on this Bill? Thank you.

The beginning of some compassion for the dying at last. It's been a long journey, and will have many barriers to overcome yet, but it's a step in the right direction at last. Our lives are our own, not the State's to rule on.

Parliament has taken a historic first step to meet the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives. We welcome this and look forward to working further on the legislation. humanists.uk/2024/11/29/b...

humanists.ukBREAKING: MPs vote in favour of assisted dyingThe Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading – the Bill’s first key hurdle on its path to becoming law – with 330 votes in favour and 275 against. This is the first time ...