A new bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been introduced by Labour MP Lauren Edwards, who says she wants to 'finish the job' after the previous effort fell short in the House of Lords.
Edwards, the MP for Rochester and Strood, has announced plans to reintroduce exactly the same legislation that was narrowly approved by MPs last year. The proposal, known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, would allow terminally ill adults over the age of 18 who are expected to die within six months to receive assistance to end their own life, subject to safeguards.
