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Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the application of the criminal law in respect of the administration of pain relief by healthcare professionals to people who are terminally ill; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 November 2024 by Sir Edward Leigh (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Sir Edward Leigh Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.