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

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12 Sep 2025 • 10:34 PM MYT
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  • 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.
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