The article discusses the challenges facing Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill, with growing fears of its potential defeat in the Commons. Recent developments include a defeat suffered by Leadbeater when MPs voted to restrict health professionals from discussing assisted dying with minors. While Leadbeater did not support the amendment, believing it could hinder necessary discussions for terminally ill patients, the health community is concerned that restricting dialogue could lead to misinformation from online sources as young patients seek answers independently. The political and public discourse surrounding this issue appears increasingly contentious.
There are growing fears Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill could be defeated when it returns to the Commons next week, as MPs claim confidence in it is rapidly being lost.
They voted 259 in favour and 216 against an amendment tabled by Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier stating no health professional shall raise assisted dying with a person under 18.
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