ASSISTED DYING (END OF LIFE) BILL PASSED BY PARLIAMENT - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT | CURRENT AFFAIRS AT INFORMING BRITAIN

The Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill passed its third reading in the House Of Commons today, Friday 20 June 2025, with 314 votes in favour and 291 against, securing a majority of 23.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill's journey is far from over.

It now heads to the House Of Lords, where peers will examine its provisions in detail.

If approved, the legislation could mark a seismic shift in end-of-life care in England and Wales, balancing individual autonomy with stringent safeguards.

The passage of the Assisted Dying (End Of Life) Bill through the House Of Commons underscores a pivotal moment in British lawmaking, reflecting both hope and division over one of the most profound ethical questions of our time.