"Charlie Falconer expressed his despondency over the failure of the assisted dying bill, stating it did not fail on its merits but due to procedural wrangling in the Lords."
"Tanni Grey-Thompson criticized the legislation for having too many gaps, indicating significant concerns about its viability and safety for vulnerable individuals."
"Kenneth Baker accused opponents of engaging in a prolonged filibuster, labeling the situation a denial of democracy and highlighting the contentious nature of the debate."
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill aimed to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales but failed to pass due to procedural delays. Despite passing two votes in the House of Commons, it did not reach a vote in the House of Lords and ran out of time. Supporters expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation in the legislative process, while opponents raised concerns about the bill's flaws and gaps. The situation was described as a denial of democracy by some peers.
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