Charlie Falconer (Lord Falconer)
Labour peer and longstanding champion of assisted dying legislation who defends the bill, accuses peers of procedural obstruction, and argues for possible use of the Parliament Act to carry the measure.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 33min
Why did the assisted dying bill fail? | Lord Moore vs Lord Falconer
Charlie Falconer, Labour peer and long-term advocate for assisted dying, defends the bill and accuses peers of procedural blocking. Charles Moore, Spectator chairman and political commentator, raises constitutional and practical concerns about the Lords’ handling and NHS delivery. They clash over whether scrutiny became obstruction, the role of conscience in Parliament, and the possibility of using the Parliament Act.
