The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the application of the criminal law in respect of the administration of pain relief by healthcare professionals to people who are terminally ill; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Sir Edward LeighConservativeGainsborough

Bill · 1

  • Bill 136 2024-25 (as introduced)Commons
    3 Dec 2024

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