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UK MPs Approve Assisted Dying Legislation

Bill passes Commons by narrow margin

22 June 2025 · 16:42 UTC

MPs in the House of Commons have passed a bill legalising assisted dying by 314 votes to 291, moving the legislation to the House of Lords for further debate and bringing the UK one step closer to allowing terminally ill adults to choose medically‑assisted end‑of‑life measures.