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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

A Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Lauren Edwards (Labour). 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

• Lauren Edwards Labour Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Jul 2026.