The law around assisted dying and whether it’s allowed in England and Wales will take place in our nation’s parliament. The debate took place in Westminster and lasted for a multitude of hours. The law currently states that people are unable to seek or ask for medical help to facilitate death. However the new legislation would rewrite this, the requirement to be considered eligible are they have to be over the age of 18, have the mental capacity, and be expected to die within six months. The MP who was behind the idea of the bill, Kim Leadbeater, believes that the debate has been “long overdue”. The opposing Conservative MP Danny Kruger believes the law is “too flawed” to pass. The law will be decided by the MPs, based purely upon their own personal opinions, which has resulted in a division within the parliament. Protesters gathered outside Westminster on Friday, surrounding Parliament on both sides of the building. A protester who is supporting the passing of the bill held a sign stating, “My body, my life, my choice.” The decision to pass the bill was in favour and was decided by the majority of the MPs.
