Towards the end of this month, lawmakers will debate one of the most controversial pieces of legislation to ever hit their desks.

Parliament has not considered legalization since 2015 assisted deathwhen they vote firmly against any change in the law.

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On November 29, MPs will be asked to consider the issue once again. Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Details of the legislation were published last week, including confirmation that medication to end a patient’s life must be self-administered and that people must be terminally ill and be expected to die within six months.

Under the Labor MP’s proposals, two independent doctors would need to certify a patient’s suitability for assisted dying and a High Court judge would also need to sign off.

The bill would also impose a prison sentence of up to 14 years for those who break the law, including forcing someone to end their own life.

In an indication of how bitter the debate has become, Health Minister Wes Streeting has been accused of trying to influence the vote, on which the government remains neutral, by speaking out against the bill.

Sky News looks at where the rest of the cabinet stands on assisted dying.

Voters:

Louise Haigh

The transport secretary is still considering the bill but told Sky News at the weekend he was “inclined” to vote in favor of assisted dying.

“It’s an issue that’s on the public record that I voted for last time, and to be honest, that’s exactly where I’m leaning in,” he said.

“But I’m really conscious that there are concerns, especially from disability advocacy groups and palliative care, so I’m thinking about that. I think this is a really important moment to think about for the country as a whole.”

Ed Miliband

The energy minister called the current situation “cruel” for terminally ill and suffering people and said he would vote for the bill.

He told ITV’s Good Morning Britain last month: “I think it’s the right thing to do for people to have control over their own lives and their own deaths.

“Of course appropriate measures need to be taken and I understand some people’s concerns about these issues, but my personal opinion would be to vote in favor of this bill.”

Lisa Nandy

Concerns about the loss of dignity at the end of life led the culture secretary to vote on the bill.

Ms Nandy told BBC Breakfast: “I’ve seen too many examples of people having no options and no dignity at the end of their lives. And I think the current system is unsustainable.”

peter kyle

The science secretary voted in favor of assisted dying in 2015, and said in a speech at the time: “At the deepest moment in everyone’s life, at the time of death, we have no control. For those who know what will happen in the near future, I think this is wrong.”

He told voters it was still his opinion and that for him it was a matter of “social justice,” according to the LabourList website.

In response to a Sky News interview with former Labor MP Paul Blomfield, who supported changes to the law after his father committed suicide, Mr Kyle wrote in X that he hoped it would “pave the way for a respectful and informed debate about” helped die”.

Liz Kendall

The Work and Pensions Secretary told the BBC last week he would vote in favor of the bill.

“I have always believed that people should be given as much choice and control as possible and I believe that giving people that choice and control, with all the right safeguards that this bill has, is a really important step forward on such a difficult issue.” he said.

Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland secretary also voted in favor of the 2015 bill and wrote on his website last month that he would do so again.

“Ten years later, I am of the view that those who are in imminent danger of their own death from a terminal illness should be able to determine the timing and manner of doing so by surrounding themselves with people who love them and can trust them,” he wrote.

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Jo Stevens

Wales secretary Ms Stevens voted for assisted dying in 2015 and will do the same later this month.

Sir Alan Campbell

According to the LabourList website, chief whip Sir Alan Campbell will support the assisted dying bill; This is a change in his position from 2015, when he rejected the bill.

In an email to a constituent, he wrote: “People should have the right to make choices as they approach the end of their lives, and that means the best possible end-of-life care. People deserve dignity when they die, and every person approaches the end of their lives. Life should be the best possible.” They should feel safe and secure in the knowledge that they will receive good care.”

Stephen Kinnock

Secretary of State for Social Care Stephen Kinnock said he would vote in favor of assisted dying.

“‘From a mercy standpoint, I think assisted dying is the right thing to do,'” he told ITV.

Voting against:

Wes Street

Mr Streeting was one of the most prominent voices opposing the assisted dying bill. Raising concerns that end-of-life care is not good enough For people to make an informed choice.

He expressed concern about the “chilling slippery slope debate” where terminally ill people “are opting for assisted death somewhere – be it a relative or the NHS – because they think they are saving money”.

The health secretary also warned that assisted dying could mean cuts to other NHS services.

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Shabana Mahmood

The justice minister, a leading figure in the debate against assisted dying, told The Times last month: “As a Muslim, I have an unwavering belief in the sanctity and value of human life.

“I don’t think death is a service that the state should provide.”

Angela Rayner

The deputy prime minister voted against assisted dying in 2015 and it appears he has not changed his mind.

Bridget Phillipson

education secretary he told Sky News He voted against assisted dying in 2015, adding: “I haven’t changed my mind.

“I continue to think deeply about this. But my position has not changed since 2015.”

Jonathan Reynolds

In a post on his Facebook page, the business secretary highlighted how he voted against the legislation in 2015.

“Founders will know that I have always voted against proposals to change the law in this way in the past,” he said. “The main reason for this is that I have deep concerns about how vulnerable people can be protected in such a situation.”