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End of Life Choice Bill — First Reading — Report in nine months

13 December, 2017

Summary

This bill gives people with a terminal illness the option of requesting assisted dying.

A personal vote was called for on the question, That the End of Life Choice Bill be reported to the House by the date that is nine months from the date the bill receives its first reading.

Member in charge

Photo of David Seymour
David Seymour
ACT Party, Epsom

Votes Passed by a large majority

Motion agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

61 Voted For





39 Voted Against



20 Absent


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