Labour peers would be given free vote on assisted suicide An amendment may be tabled in the House of Lords during the committee and report stages of the Coroners and Justice Bill next month to repeal the law that currently makes aiding and abetting suicide a crime punishable by up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
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We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.