Information relating to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)
Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons by MP on 17 June 2026.
From: Department of Health and
Social Care and Ministry of Justice
Published: 28 August 2026
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Bill
publications
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a private
member's bill. It was introduced in the House of Commons by the
sponsor of the bill, MP. The bill makes
provision for adults who are terminally ill and reasonably
expected to die within 6 months to request, and lawfully be
provided with, assistance to end their own life.
The government is neutral on the substantive policy questions
relevant to how the law in this area could change and on the
principle of assisted dying. However, the government does have a
responsibility to make sure any legislation that passes through
Parliament is workable, effective and enforceable.
As such, the government has produced documents intended to
provide an assessment of the potential impacts of the bill. These
documents have been prepared independently by the Department of
Health and Social Care and Ministry of Justice and do not provide
a policy position on assisted dying.
See the Parliament website for all documents related to
the Terminally Ill
Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026.
Bill publications
