Stephen Morgan MP has voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, thanking Portsmouth constituents who contacted him about the contentious legislation during parliamentary debates.
The Portsmouth South MP acknowledged the complex and emotional nature of the issue, recognising the strong ethical and moral positions held across the community on both sides of the assisted dying debate.
Mr Morgan met with Kim Leadbeater MP, who is spearheading the legislation, to relay constituent feedback and concerns about the proposed changes to end-of-life law.
The MP welcomed the Government’s commitment to implement any assisted dying framework safely and practically, whilst maintaining official neutrality on the matter. A significant amendment ensures the legislation, if passed, would not be fully operational until 2029 at the earliest.
Parliamentary committees conducted detailed line-by-line scrutiny of the Bill, agreeing to over 100 amendments. These modifications came from MPs both supporting and opposing the legislation, with multiple opportunities for parliamentary debate before the final vote.
Mr Morgan emphasised that assisted dying must not replace quality palliative and end-of-life care services. He stressed that individuals approaching death deserve dignity and assurance they will receive excellent care throughout their final period.
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The Portsmouth MP stated his long-held support for legal changes allowing terminally ill adults to request medically supervised assistance to end their lives, provided appropriate safeguards exist. He believes the legislation protects vulnerable people whilst respecting life’s sanctity and ensuring dignified death.
Mr Morgan concluded by thanking all constituents who engaged with him on this significant parliamentary matter.
