Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 Alert Sample


Alert Sample

View the Parallel Parliament page for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27

Information since 11 Mar 2026, 9:18 a.m.


Publications and Debates

Date Type Title
11th September 2026 2nd reading
16th July 2026 Bill Bill 14 2026-27 (introduced) - html download
16th July 2026 Bill Bill 14 2026-27 (introduced) - pdf
16th July 2026 Bill Bill 14 2026-27 (introduced) - xml download
16th July 2026 Bill Bill 14 2026-27 (introduced) - large print - pdf
16th July 2026 Explanatory Notes Bill 14 EN 2026-27 - pdf
16th July 2026 Explanatory Notes Bill 14 EN 2026-27 - large print - pdf
17th June 2026 1st reading

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 mentioned

Live Transcript

Note: Cited speaker in live transcript data may not always be accurate. Check video link to confirm.

25 Mar 2026, 4:15 p.m. - House of Commons
"are within its power to facilitate the progress of the terminally ill adults end of Life Bill and the "
- View Video - View Transcript
25 Mar 2026, 4:14 p.m. - House of Commons
"scrutiny of the terminally ill adults end of life bill, they are concerned that the bill will not become law because the "
- View Video - View Transcript
21 Apr 2026, 8:39 p.m. - House of Commons
"government to take such actions are within its power to facilitate the progress of the terminally ill adults End of Life Bill and the "
Petitions Luke Taylor MP (Sutton and Cheam, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
21 Apr 2026, 8:40 p.m. - House of Commons
" Petition terminally ill adults end of life bill. >> Thank you. >> Petition Sarah. "
Petitions Sarah Dyke MP (Glastonbury and Somerton, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
24 Apr 2026, 10:11 a.m. - House of Lords
"the terminally ill adults end of life Bill. Lord Falconer of Thoroton here. >> My Lords, I beg to move that the "
Legislation: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - committee stage (day 14) - View Video - View Transcript
24 Apr 2026, 10:54 a.m. - House of Lords
"have made on the terminally ill Adults End of Life Bill to date. I "
The Lord Bishop of Newcastle (Bishops) - View Video - View Transcript
20 Mar 2026, 10:08 a.m. - House of Lords
"Has to be again in committee on Has to be again in committee on the terminally ill adults end of life. Bill Lord Falconer of Thoroton. Bill Lord Falconer of Thoroton. "
Legislation: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - committee stage (day 12) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
Progression of Bills through Parliament
185 speeches (28,359 words)
Monday 8th June 2026 - Westminster Hall
Leader of the House
Mentions:
1: Lewis Atkinson (Lab - Sunderland Central) He campaigned strongly in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which was introduced - Link to Speech
2: Lizzi Collinge (Lab - Morecambe and Lunesdale) I want to speak about the process of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which was prevented - Link to Speech
3: Lizzi Collinge (Lab - Morecambe and Lunesdale) In the case of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the House of Commons did its job very well - Link to Speech
4: Andrew Ranger (Lab - Wrexham) I do not think anyone on either side of the debate about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech
5: Alan Campbell (Lab - Tynemouth) [Laughter.]I want to turn to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. - Link to Speech

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
0 speeches (None words)
Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Petitions

Mentions:
1: None enacted without further delay, following the House of Commons voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech
2: None Government to take such actions as are within its power to facilitate the progress of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
155 speeches (33,958 words)
Committee stage
Friday 24th April 2026 - Lords Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care
Mentions:
1: None Delegated Powers Committee, 12th Report from the Constitution Committee, Report from the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech
2: Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Lab - Life peer) My Lords, today is our final day scheduled for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. - Link to Speech
3: Baroness Campbell of Surbiton (XB - Life peer) learned Lord, Lord Falconer, I have reflected on the progress we have made on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Cancer Outcomes in the UK
50 speeches (24,169 words)
Tuesday 21st April 2026 - Grand Committee
Department of Health and Social Care
Mentions:
1: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer) capacity would be required to achieve its ambitious goals.A relevant issue is the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Petitions
2 speeches (491 words)
Tuesday 21st April 2026 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: Luke Taylor (LD - Sutton and Cheam) enacted without further delay, following the House of Commons voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Modernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of Commons
33 speeches (12,783 words)
Thursday 16th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Mentions:
1: Adam Jogee (Lab - Newcastle-under-Lyme) soon as possible—and so we did.On Friday 20 June, this House was considering the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
175 speeches (33,963 words)
Committee stage
Friday 27th March 2026 - Lords Chamber

Mentions:
1: None Delegated Powers Committee, 12th Report from the Constitution Committee, Report from the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech
2: Baroness Grey-Thompson (XB - Life peer) —[Official Report, Commons, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee, 4/3/25; col. 663.] - Link to Speech

Learning Disabilities: Health and Social Care Access
17 speeches (8,007 words)
Thursday 26th March 2026 - Grand Committee
Department of Health and Social Care
Mentions:
1: Lord Bishop of Newcastle (Bshp - Bishops) mind since I sat on the Select Committee in your Lordships’ House as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Petitions
6 speeches (1,581 words)
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: James Naish (Lab - Rushcliffe) They wanted me to know that while they respect the need for scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
223 speeches (48,049 words)
Committee stage
Friday 20th March 2026 - Lords Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care
Mentions:
1: None Delegated Powers Committee, 12th Report from the Constitution Committee, Report from the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech
2: None —[Official Report, Commons, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee, 12/2/25; col. 438.] - Link to Speech

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
195 speeches (43,033 words)
Committee stage
Friday 13th March 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Justice
Mentions:
1: None Delegated Powers Committee, 12th Report from the Constitution Committee, Report from the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech
2: Baroness Grey-Thompson (XB - Life peer) —[Official Report, Commons, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee 30/1/25; col. 270.]She - Link to Speech
3: None —[Official Report, Commons, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee, 26/2/25; cols. 632-4. - Link to Speech

Oral Answers to Questions
122 speeches (9,454 words)
Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Mentions:
1: Vikki Slade (LD - Mid Dorset and North Poole) was confirmed that no extra time would be provided in the other place to allow the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes Session 24-26

Human Rights (Joint Committee)

Found: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill The Committee considered this matter.

Tuesday 19th May 2026
Written Evidence - Queen Mary University of London
BBB0009 - Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates

Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates - Modernisation Committee

Found: This concern was raised by some opponents of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, though it

Tuesday 24th March 2026
Report - 6th Report - Palliative Care

Health and Social Care Committee

Found: Palliative and end of life care has risen in public attention as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill



Written Answers
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Thursday 21st May 2026

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many civil servants in her Department undertook work relating to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Answered by Jo Stevens

The Wales Office routinely assesses the implications for Wales of UK Parliament Bills, including Private Members Bills. As a result, a small proportion of three officials’ time was spent in relation to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Baroness Coffey (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether civil servants in the Ministry of Justice have been allowed or instructed to continue working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill when this parliamentary session ends.

Answered by Baroness Levitt

Once the current parliamentary session ends, civil servants will cease to work on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Any remaining activity is limited to the management of parliamentary business and correspondence. This may include tasks such as responding to Parliamentary Questions and maintaining appropriate records, in line with normal procedures.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Baroness Coffey (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many civil servants in the Ministry of Justice are working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Answered by Baroness Levitt

The number of civil servants working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has varied over time. As of 21 April 2026, there were 2.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) officials in the Ministry of Justice.

Where necessary, specialist input has also been provided by officials from other teams and Departments on specific issues. This input is drawn from existing resources and cannot be reliably quantified as a separate FTE figure.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Baroness Coffey (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many civil servants in the Cabinet Office are working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)

No Cabinet Office officials are currently working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill beyond minor administrative tasks such as preparing responses to Parliamentary Questions. The Cabinet Office has previously provided some drafting support to ensure that, should Parliament pass the Bill, it will operate as intended.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Baroness Coffey (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether civil servants in the Cabinet Office have been allowed or instructed to continue working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill when this parliamentary session ends.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)

As it is no longer possible for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to pass, Cabinet Office civil servants will not continue working on it, beyond minor administrative tasks such as preparing responses to Parliamentary Questions.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Baroness Coffey (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many civil servants are working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The number of civil servants working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has varied over time.

As of 27 April 2026, following the bill falling at the end of the parliamentary session on 24 April 2026, there are no dedicated civil servants working on the bill. In line with usual practice, the Government does not normally maintain dedicated teams working on a Private Member’s Bill once Parliament has ceased consideration of that bill.

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Baroness Coffey (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether civil servants have been allowed or instructed to continue working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill when this parliamentary session ends.

Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The number of civil servants working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has varied over time.

As of 27 April 2026, following the bill falling at the end of the parliamentary session on 24 April 2026, there are no dedicated civil servants working on the bill. In line with usual practice, the Government does not normally maintain dedicated teams working on a Private Member’s Bill once Parliament has ceased consideration of that bill.



Early Day Motions
Thursday 9th July

Duty to assess mental capacity

2 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
Leave out from “believes” and add “regrets that amendment 24 was rejected at Report Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in June 2025 to ensure capacity is established for individuals seeking to end their own lives; and believes that the principle of having a duty to …


Bill Documents
Apr. 22 2026
Supplementary Delegated Powers Memorandum: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (21 April 2026)
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26
Delegated Powers Memorandum

Found: Supplementary Delegated Powers Memorandum: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (21 April 2026)



Department Publications - Transparency
Thursday 9th July 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Equality and Human Rights Commission: annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)

Found: technologies We also provided advice on several bills in Westminster, including on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill



Department Publications - Policy and Engagement
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment
Document: (PDF)

Found: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment

Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment
Document: (PDF)

Found: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment

Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment
Document: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment (webpage)

Found: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: impact assessment



Non-Departmental Publications - Transparency
Jul. 09 2026
Office for Equality and Opportunity
Source Page: Equality and Human Rights Commission: annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: technologies We also provided advice on several bills in Westminster, including on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill



Deposited Papers
Friday 24th April 2026
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Letter dated 23/04/2026 from Baroness Merron to Baroness Coffey regarding issues raised during the Committee stage ( thirteenth day) of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: General Medical Council's consultation on updates to its personal beliefs and medical practice, Government advice regarding Sponsor amendment 888 and why a Section 104 order was not used. 2p.
Document: 260423_Letter_to_Baroness_Coffey.pdf (PDF)

Found: Coffey regarding issues raised during the Committee stage ( thirteenth day) of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Thursday 26th March 2026
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Letter dated 24/03/2026 from Baroness Merron to Baroness O'Loan regarding the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill committee stage debate (day eleven): question on the supply of approved substances for use in assisted dying. 2p.
Document: 260324_Letter_to_Baroness_OLoan.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 24/03/2026 from Baroness Merron to Baroness O'Loan regarding the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill




Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Parliamentary Debates
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
570 speeches (626,074 words)
Friday 13th March 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) advertising assisted dying and related penalties, an approach that was also taken in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Link to Speech