The UK House of Commons passes the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 330 to 275, marking the first time the Parliament has voted positively for assisted suicide in the United Kingdom. The bill now needs to pass several stages before becoming law.
The UnitedKingdom House of Commons votes330–275topass the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, marking the first time the Parliament has voted in favour ofassisted dying. The bill willnow need to pass severalmore stages before becoming law.