UK assisted dying bill fails after delays, advocates plan next steps

A UK bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill individuals has failed to progress due to an overwhelming number of amendments introduced by unelected lawmakers in the House of Lords. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which had previously passed the House of Commons, sought to allow euthanasia for adults with less than six months to live. Supporters, including MP Kim Leadbeater, plan to reintroduce the bill in the next parliamentary session, despite opposition from groups citing safety concerns.

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