Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change 62. From Commons Victory To Lords Gridlock: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Update with Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK
In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat.
Nathan explains what has happened since the Assisted Dying Bill passed the House of Commons, why it now risks falling in the House of Lords, and what supporters can do to help ensure it becomes law.
This episode follows Nathan’s first appearance on Humanism Now in November 2024 and offers a timely update on one of the most significant ethical debates in UK politics.
References & further reading
- Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – Publications
– UK Parliament, bill text, amendments, and parliamentary documents - Ask the House of Lords to support assisted dying
– Humanists UK campaign tool for contacting peers - 26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care
– Humanism Now, November 2024. - MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying
– BBC News, 29 November 2024. - What has happened to the assisted dying bill?
– BBC News, 12 December 2025. - Assisted dying bill ‘near impossible’ to pass House of Lords, say supporters
– The Guardian, 22 January 2026.
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