UK Parliament Advances Assisted Dying Bill Amid Ongoing Concerns

UK MPs have expressed concerns about the assisted dying bill, which allows terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance. Some MPs worry about provisions that let doctors suggest assisted dying without patient initiation, fearing potential coercion. The bill passed its first stage in the House of Commons but requires further scrutiny and amendments. The British Medical Association opposes restrictions on doctors discussing assisted dying, while MPs emphasize the need for patient-led decisions. The bill needs approval from both Houses of Parliament to become law.