Assisted Dying Bill Fails in UK Parliament

0:00It's April 24. You're listening to U.S. News Today, AI-powered coverage from across America. I'm Cory with the story. A bill letting terminally ill adults in England and Wales choose assisted dying is about to fail as Parliament's time runs dry this Friday. It would let folks with under six months to live, apply for help ending their lives, approved by two doctors and a panel, backers call it a huge step, like legalizing abortion back in 1967. The measure passed the elected House of Commons last June, but the House of Lords stalled it with over 1,200 amendments. That's a record for private members bill, which only gets debated on Fridays, so limited slots killed as chances this session. Supporters are furious, saying unelected Lords blocked the people's choice from the Commons. Opponents argue they added vital checks against coercion for the vulnerable or disabled, making it safer. Kim Leadbeater, who brought the bill forward, plans to try again next session after the

1:00keen speech on July 13. Scotland just shot down a similar push last month, staying the only UK part without it. This debates far from over, with assisted dying already law in places like Canada, the Netherlands, and parts of the U.S. Expect more fights ahead for compassion to change.