Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the application of the criminal law in respect of the administration of pain relief by healthcare professionals to people who are terminally ill; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill

What stage is the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill at?

The Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill?

The Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill was sponsored by Sir Edward Leigh.

When was the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 20 November 2024, at first reading.

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