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A new assisted dying bill has advanced in the House of Lords, passing its second reading without a formal vote.
The legislation will now undergo further expert scrutiny by a special committee, which will address key concerns about its funding, implementation, and impact on existing services.
The bill's progression was met with mixed reactions and debate.
Critics, including Lord Carey and Sir Mark Weston, have raised concerns that the bill could 'turbocharge the agonising choices facing poor and vulnerable people' and 'rupture relationships' between doctors and patients.
They also emphasized that for the choice to be meaningful, it must be supported by fully-funded palliative and social care services.
An additional concern was raised regarding the constitutional implications for Wales, where health is a devolved matter and the Welsh government has previously voted against the principle of assisted dying.
Lady Smith, a supporter of the bill's principle, expressed regret that a clause for devolved consent was removed, calling it 'deeply problematic.' The bill will only become law if both the House of Commons and the House of Lords agree on the final wording.
Campaigners against the bill gathered outside Parliament, placing shoes to symbolize the lives they believe could be lost if the legislation is passed.
If the bill becomes law, the government would have up to four years to implement the service, meaning the first assisted death could occur as late as 2029 or 2030.