What happened: Advocates for assisted dying are considering using the rarely invoked 1911 Parliament Act to override the House of Lords if it blocks the bill again. The Act was last used in 2004 to pass legislation banning foxhunting.
Why it matters:
- It could allow the bill to become law despite opposition in the Lords.
- This would affect patients seeking assisted dying and the wider legal framework on end-of-life choices.
MNN Take: The Parliament Act allows the Commons to bypass the Lords after repeated rejections, but its use is uncommon and politically sensitive. Supporters see it as a legal route to advance assisted dying legislation.
Sources: Guardian UK