"The bill has stalled in the House of Lords after the House of Commons supported allowing terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek medical help to end their life, subject to certain safeguards."
"Several peers who support the bill have signed a letter to MPs saying the elected chamber should decide what happens next and they believe Parliament must come to a decision on choice at the end of life as soon as possible."
"Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who introduced the bill in the Commons, told the BBC she was a mixture of feeling extremely disappointed and upset and also quite angry that the legislation would fall in the Lords."
A proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales will expire soon after 17 months of support from the House of Commons. The bill, which allows terminally ill adults to seek medical assistance to end their life, has stalled in the House of Lords due to concerns over safeguards. Supporters have urged MPs to take action, while critics argue the bill is flawed. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater expressed disappointment over the bill's failure but indicated potential for reintroduction in the next parliamentary session.
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