On November 11, a bill titled "Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults" was introduced in the House of Commons.
According to this bill, a patient whose life expectancy is estimated to be less than six months could obtain the right to voluntarily end their life. For this, two independent doctors must be convinced of the independence of the decision made, and the High Court must approve the request.
A minimum delay of seven days is required between the doctors' conclusions, and another fourteen days after the judge's decision. The person will have the right to change their mind at any time, and in the case of final consent, they must self-administer the lethal substance. Any coercion or attempt to force someone to commit suicide will be punishable by up to fourteen years in prison.
Members of the House of Commons will participate in the initial debates and vote on the bill on November 29. If the text is approved during this first discussion, parliamentarians will gradually proceed to further discussions and legislative amendments.
In light of this situation, a question arises: could this be the first step towards allowing, not only terminally ill people but anyone, for any reason, to end their life? As has already been implemented, for example, in Canada?
Source: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3774/publications