Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill [HL]

This bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to request medical assistance to end their life. To qualify, a person must be diagnosed with a condition expected to cause death within six months, be mentally competent to make the decision, and go through a formal process involving two doctors' assessments and a court application. If approved, a doctor could then prescribe medication that the person selfadministers. The bill creates strict safeguards including waiting periods and multiple medical checks to prevent coercion or hasty decisions.