Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block assisted dying

Esther Rantzen, a supporter of assisted dying, urges the House of Lords not to block the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which allows terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to assisted death. The bill, backed by MPs, faces scrutiny in the Lords, with critics concerned about protecting vulnerable individuals from coercion. The legislation requires mentally competent, terminally ill adults to meet strict qualifications and undergo a rigorous process before accessing assisted death, though some peers seek additional safeguards to prevent abuse.