What happened: Supporters of assisted dying plan to use the 1911 Parliament Act to push their bill through Parliament if the House of Lords continues to block it. This would be the first use of the Act for a private member’s bill.
Why it matters:
- Could change how controversial legislation is passed, reducing Lords' power to block bills.
- Affects patients seeking assisted dying and the wider public debate on end-of-life choices.
MNN Take: The 1911 Parliament Act allows the Commons to override the Lords' rejection of a bill under certain conditions, potentially speeding up the legislative process for assisted dying.
Sources: Guardian UK