The terrifying thoughtlessness of Britain’s assisted-dying debate

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday by 330 votes to 275 .

Pro-assisted-dying camp gave MPs very little time to examine and familiarise themselves with the bill.

The 38 pages of text appeared just 17 days before the vote.

Those who managed to read it all found glaring inconsistencies and problems.

The UK is on the verge of passing a truly horrific law, writes Kevin Yuill .

We are in serious danger of legalising state-sponsored suicide, he says.

Some MPs did change their minds during the debate and voted against, but it was not enough.

The ayes had it after four-and-a-half hours of debate.