Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill

The Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill would establish a legal framework allowing adults with terminal illnesses to access assisted dying under strict conditions. The bill would permit eligible patients to request medical assistance to end their life, subject to safeguards including multiple medical assessments, waiting periods, and mental capacity evaluations. This represents a significant change to current UK law, where assisting someone to end their life remains illegal. The bill aims to balance individual autonomy with protection against potential abuse.