MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill after debate in the Commons

MPs have voted in favour of advancing legislation that would legalise assisted dying in a historic parliamentary vote after a day of emotional speeches in the Commons.

The proposed law would make it legal for over-18s who are terminally ill to be given medical assistance to end their own life in England and Wales.

The bill - called the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - sets out detailed requirements in order to be eligible.

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