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United Kingdom House of Commons votes 330–275 to pass the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill

The United Kingdom House of Commons votes 330–275 to pass the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, marking the first time the Parliament has voted in favour of assisted dying. The bill will now need to pass several more stages before becoming law.

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NewsUnited Kingdom House of Commons votes 330–275 to pass the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill

The United Kingdom House of Commons votes 330–275 to pass the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, marking the first time the Parliament has voted in favour of assisted dying. The bill will now need to pass several more stages before becoming law.

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