Friday, November 29 brings difficult decisions for many MPs as a historic vote on assisted dying takes place in the House of Commons. It remains one of the most divisive issues of our time, with a hundred MPs expected to register their interest to speak during the five-hour debate, before deciding whether proposed changes should be brought into law.
At present, assisted dying - also known as assisted suicide and defined as intentionally helping another person end their life - is illegal in the UK. However, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would give someone who is expected to die within six months the right to choose to end their own life in England and Wales. Two independent doctors and a judge would be required to decide whether certain criteria are satisfied.
