The Futility of Expediency: Assisted Dying Legislation and the Human Cost of Delay The debate over assisted dying legislation has been contentious, with proponents arguing it's a matter of compassion and human rights, while opponents claim that safeguards are insufficient to prevent coercion or undue influence.
This week, MPs will vote on the proposal, which would allow adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for help ending their own lives.
Labour MP Lauren Edwards has framed this vote as necessary for correcting "injustices and cruelty" in the current law.