‘Cruel’ amendments are being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP

MP Kim Leadbeater is accusing members of the House of Lords of attempting to obstruct the assisted dying bill through numerous amendments. Over 1,000 amendments have been proposed, some of which Leadbeater describes as "cruel," including requirements for filming assisted deaths and screening family members' finances. The bill, which passed the Commons in June, is currently being debated in the Lords, but progress is slow, with only 80 amendments addressed after four days. Supporters fear the bill will fail due to lack of time before the parliamentary session ends. Some MPs are urging the Lords not to deliberately filibuster the bill, while opponents argue that thorough scrutiny is necessary for such a complex issue.

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