New Assisted Dying Bill Introduced In UK Parliament

Campaigners for and against assisted dying made their voices heard outside the UK parliament (Credit: AFP)

A new proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was introduced in the UK parliament on Wednesday, sparking concern from senior church leaders and opponents about its implications.

Lawmakers in the House of Commons will get a free vote on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing them to vote with their conscience rather than along party-political lines.