The bill to legalise assisted dying, allowing for terminally ill adults under six months to live to seek assistance, faces hurdles but has begun its committee stage.
Leadbeater's bill passed its second reading with a 55-vote majority, yet many MPs are hesitant and may change their votes unless amendments address their concerns.
The government is officially neutral, assigning two ministers in favor of the bill, and subsequent stages will allow MPs to propose amendments aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals.
Planned amendments may include establishing patient-led discussions on assisted dying, concerns about coercion, and ensuring clarity on definitions like dishonesty and pressure in the law.
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