The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 29 November 2024. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 29 November 2024. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.

This briefing explains the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales. It examines recent parliamentary activity, developments in other legal jurisdictions, human rights challenges, and stakeholders' views.

This briefing explains the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales. It examines recent parliamentary activity, developments in other legal jurisdictions, human rights challenges, and stakeholders' views.

A debate on the use of pet microchips will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 28 June after e-petitions 300010 and 300025 both received more than 100,000 signatures. The e-petitions call for legislation to be introduced that would require the compulsory scanning of pet microchips prior to euthanasia and to ensure pets are reunited with their owners.

A debate on the use of pet microchips will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 28 June after e-petitions 300010 and 300025 both received more than 100,000 signatures. The e-petitions call for legislation to be introduced that would require the compulsory scanning of pet microchips prior to euthanasia and...

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held on the law on assisted dying in Westminster Hall at 3pm on Thursday 23 January 2020. The debate will be opened by Christine Jardine MP.

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held on the law on assisted dying in Westminster Hall at 3pm on Thursday 23 January 2020. The debate will be opened by Christine Jardine MP.

A debate will take place in the Commons Chamber on 4 July 2019 on the functioning of the existing law relating to assisted dying. The debate will be led by Nick Boles, Sarah Champion and Norman Lamb.

A debate will take place in the Commons Chamber on 4 July 2019 on the functioning of the existing law relating to assisted dying. The debate will be led by Nick Boles, Sarah Champion and Norman Lamb.

This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying (No 2) Bill 2015 on 11 September 2015.

This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying (No 2) Bill 2015 on 11 September 2015.

This special briefing paper has been produced to help Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) prepare for the House of Commons sitting of the UK Youth Parliament which takes place on 14 November.

This special briefing paper has been produced to help Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) prepare for the House of Commons sitting of the UK Youth Parliament which takes place on 14 November.

Croatia is expected to join the EU in July 2013. This Bill would allow the UK to ratify Croatia’s accession treaty and would also cover the Protocol to the Lisbon Treaty put forward by the Irish Government.

Croatia is expected to join the EU in July 2013. This Bill would allow the UK to ratify Croatia’s accession treaty and would also cover the Protocol to the Lisbon Treaty put forward by the Irish Government.

This paper is one of two which examine the main proposals of the Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09. It deals with the provisions relating to criminal justice and data protection set out in Parts 2-8 of the Bill. See also HC Research Paper 09/07.

This paper is one of two which examine the main proposals of the Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09. It deals with the provisions relating to criminal justice and data protection set out in Parts 2-8 of the Bill. See also HC Research Paper 09/07.

The Mental Capacity Bill became the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which came into force during 2007. As amended, it provides a legal framework and statutory code of practice for decision-making on behalf of those who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves, creates a statutory basis for advance directives to refuse treatment (“living wills”), and provides safeguards relating to deprivation of liberty. The Act also established a new Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian.

The Mental Capacity Bill became the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which came into force during 2007. As amended, it provides a legal framework and statutory code of practice for decision-making on behalf of those who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves, creates a statutory basis for advance directives to...

Medical Treatment (Prevention of Euthanasia) Bill (Bill 12 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/8.

Medical Treatment (Prevention of Euthanasia) Bill (Bill 12 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/8.

Euthanasia. House of Commons Library Research Paper 93/69.

Euthanasia. House of Commons Library Research Paper 93/69.