Bill · started in the Lords
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]
A Bill to enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with specified assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Assisted Dying Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 June 2016 by Lord Hayward (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 9 Jun 2016
- 2nd reading Lords Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 May 2017.