The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to obtain lethal drugs for assisted suicide, was defeated in Parliament by 286 votes to 270 on September 11, 2026. Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool and pro-life groups like Right to Life UK welcomed the defeat, emphasizing the importance of palliative care and expressing gratitude to those who opposed the legislation, including doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, and MPs such as Ashley Dalton who spoke against the bill during the debate.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to obtain lethal drugs for assisted suicide, was rejected by the UK Parliament by 286 votes to 270 on September 11, 2026. Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool and other life advocates expressed gratitude to those opposing the bill, emphasizing the importance of palliative care and solidarity with the sick rather than legalizing assisted suicide.
"Doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, other faith communities and those of no faith ... stood up for the dignity and sanctity of every life." The post ‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales first appeared on OSV News .
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