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End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 1

31 July, 2019

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 Part 1 as amended be agreed to.

Member in charge

Photo of David Seymour
David Seymour
ACT Party, Epsom

Votes Passed by a large majority

Part 1 as amended 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.

70 Voted For





50 Voted Against




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