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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: New Assisted Dying Bill Returns To Parliament
Caption: New Assisted Dying Bill Returns To Parliament. Labour MP Lauren Edwards has launched a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, saying she wants to “finish the job”. Edwards plans to introduce the same legislation that was previously passed by the House of Commons but failed to become law after delays in the House of Lords. The proposed bill would allow terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of six months or less to seek assistance in ending their own life, subject to a series of safeguards. By reintroducing identical legislation, Edwards could potentially trigger rarely used parliamentary powers that limit the ability of the House of Lords to block a bill repeatedly. Supporters argue the law would give terminally ill people greater choice at the end of their lives. Opponents say the proposals could place vulnerable people at risk and have raised concerns about the safeguards contained in the bill. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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