The Assisted Dying Bill in England and Wales, initially supported by over 330 MPs, faces increasing opposition as several who previously backed it now plan to vote against it. Concerns center on safeguarding vulnerable individuals and ensuring the law does not pressure those who feel a burden to end their lives. The bill, sponsored by Kim Leadbeater, is under scrutiny in Parliament, with alterations proposed and a final vote anticipated in the summer. Some MPs emphasize the need for additional protections before they can support the bill.
Markus Campbell-Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and Solway, stated: "I want to see safeguards that will ensure that assisted dying is not overextended to include those in situations where there are alternative ways to improve the quality of their lives."
Campbell-Savours also expressed concern: "I would also be very concerned if legislation produced a situation where people who considered themselves a burden on their families and friends felt pressured to end their life."
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