Dear friend,,
Today, this campaign, this movement, passed another vital milestone and we are ready to face next week’s vote head-on. Will you join us at the demonstration outside Parliament for the vote on 20th June?
Over a 5 hour debate, MPs accepted a number of amendments designed to strengthen and clarify key provisions of the Bill, all tabled by Kim Leadbeater, in consultation with the Government, and debated on the first day of Report Stage last month. The amendments including enhanced protections for healthcare professionals, and clearer procedural and reporting protocols - all passed without being pushed to a vote.
An amendment by Dame Meg Hillier MP, which would have obstructed patient access by gagging doctors from raising assisted dying with eligible adults, was voted down by a majority of MPs but they supported her separate amendment banning healthcare professionals from raising assisted dying with under-18s. Parliamentarians are taking every stage of this process seriously in order to shape and strengthen this world class Bill.
Next week will be intense. But the finish line is in sight and I know that with your support, we have what we need to get us over the line.
Together we will change the law.
Sarah Wootton
P.S. We’ll be gathering from 8.30am on Parliament Square next Friday 20 June. If you can, do join us to show MPs the power of the movement behind this Bill. You can register on our website.
