Theresa May raises concern over lack of safeguards in Assisted Dying Bill

PoliticsOpinion
12 Sep 2025 • 10:34 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Theresa May has opposed the Assisted Dying Bill during its first debate in the House of Lords on Friday, 12 September.
  • She argues the legislation lacks sufficient safeguards, fearing it could pressure individuals to end their lives, especially if they feel they are a burden.
  • May expressed concern that the bill could negatively impact people with disabilities and mental health problems, reinforcing the idea that some lives are less valuable.
  • She also suggested the bill, which would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, might be used to conceal medical mistakes.
  • Watch the video in full above.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved