The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming law.
Terminally ill people have united to decry the language used by Baroness Theresa May in the House of Lords last week when she wrongly described assisted dying as “suicide”
In a clear sign that Parliament is increasingly preparing for law change on assisted dying, discussion focused on the detail of delivery and implementation during a landmark full-day debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords today (Friday 12 September 2025).
As the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) prepares to review its position on assisted dying, Dr Bu O’Brien, a GP in Western Australia who trained in the UK, shares her experience of supporting dying people who want this choice.