Assisted dying law thrown into doubt as plans for rollout delayed by two years
Timeline for implementation in England and Wales pushed back until 2029, meaning it may coincide with next general electionUK politics live – latest updatesThe introduction of assisted dying in England and Wales will be pushed back by a further two years in a delay that supportive MPs fear could mean the change of law is never realised.The deferral was proposed by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP piloting the assisted dying bill through parliament. It means the initial timeline of two years for implementing the law will now stretch to four. Continue reading...
Timeline for implementation in England and Wales pushed back until 2029, meaning it may coincide with next general election
The introduction of assisted dying in England and Wales will be pushed back by a further two years in a delay that supportive MPs fear could mean the change of law is never realised.
The deferral was proposed by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP piloting the assisted dying bill through parliament. It means the initial timeline of two years for implementing the law will now stretch to four. Continue reading...
