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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd

Assisted dying supporters consider rare move to bypass Lords block

Supporters of assisted dying are exploring a rare parliamentary procedure to bypass opposition in the House of Lords, potentially invoking the Parliament Act to ensure their Bill reaches the statute books.

This extraordinary step could be taken if the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill fails to secure approval from peers before the King’s Speech in May.

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