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Assisted Dying Law Delayed Until 2029

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-26T11:27:23.793288+05:30

- MPs have approved an extension for the rollout of assisted dying in England and Wales, pushing the timeline to 2029. - Labour MP Kim Leadbeater proposed the extension, emphasizing the importance of doing it properly over quickly. - The bill will return to the Commons in a revised form, aiming to be safer and more workable. - Critics argue the delay risks the bill being abandoned, while supporters stress the need for strong safeguards. - The Isle of Man has passed its own assisted dying legislation, potentially operational by 2027. Source: [Skynew](https://news.sky.com/story/assisted-dying-in-doubt-as-rollout-could-be-delayed-until-at-least-2029-13335894), [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/assisted-dying-kim-leadbeater-delay-b2721557.html)

MPs have approved an extension for the rollout of assisted dying in England and Wales, pushing the timeline to 2029.
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater proposed the extension, emphasizing the importance of doing it properly over quickly.
The bill will return to the Commons in a revised form, aiming to be safer and more workable.
Critics argue the delay risks the bill being abandoned, while supporters stress the need for strong safeguards.
The Isle of Man has passed its own assisted dying legislation, potentially operational by 2027.

Source: Skynew, The Independent