The bill could start the U.K. down a slippery slope that has made the procedure routine, rather than a last resort, in Canada.

Bishop Sherrington said that bishops were particularly concerned about a lack of protection for conscientious objection.

British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales

Women hug each other during a demonstration in support of assisted dying outside the British parliament after lawmakers voted in favour of the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024.

In a historic vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would grant the option of assisted dying to those in England and Wales with a terminal diagnosis and a life expectancy of six months or less.

British lawmakers vote in favor of an assisted dying bill at its second reading in parliament:: November 29, 2024:: London, EnglandAfter a passionate debate in the House of Commons, the lower house of parliament,

The House of Commons in London voted on Friday for an assisted dying bill, legislation that would let terminally ill adults in England and Wales seek medical assistance to end their lives.