Keir Starmer's Candid Admission on Assisted Dying Bill

Labour Leader Yet to Make a Decision

Sir Keir Starmer has openly admitted that he has not yet made up his mind regarding the assisted dying Bill currently under consideration. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of thoroughly reviewing the details of the proposed legislation before reaching a conclusion.

Strictest Safeguards in Place

Labour's Kim Leadbeater, who introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, highlighted that the Bill includes the "strictest safeguards" to ensure the prevention of coercion. The proposed law would allow terminally ill adults with six months or less to live the right to end their suffering, subject to stringent criteria.

First Free Vote in Nearly a Decade

The Bill, spanning over 40 pages, is set to undergo its first Commons debate on November 29, offering MPs their first free vote on assisted dying in almost ten years. However, critics argue that the legislation is being rushed and may not allow sufficient time for proper scrutiny before the debate.

Criticism and Concerns

Right To Life UK has criticized the proposed legislation as "a disaster in waiting," expressing concerns over the limited time available for MPs and the public to scrutinize the Bill adequately. Spokesperson Catherine Robinson emphasized the need for proper public scrutiny before such a monumental change in the law is implemented.