Assisted dying bill will not become law in current session of U.K. Parliament

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The Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill is debated for the final day in the House of Lords.

It is not expected to pass during the current session of Parliament.

If made into law, it would give people who meet certain criteria in England and Wales the right to end their lives at a time of their choosing, subject to safeguards and protections.

Supporters have said the bill, which passed the House of Commons last year, has been "slowed by procedural obstruction" in the House of Lords.

Critics have raised concerns that the bill in its current form lacked sufficient safeguards for vulnerable people." width="620" />

A proposed bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives is set to fall Friday as parliamentary time runs out, nearly a year since elected members of parliaments gave their backing.