Theresa May raises concern over lack of safeguards in Assisted Dying Bill | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopFriday 12 September 2025 15:34 BSTTheresa May opposes Assisted Dying Bill over safeguarding concernsTheresa May has opposed the Assisted Dying Bill during its first debate in the House of Lords on Friday, 12 September.She argues the legislation lacks sufficient safeguards, fearing it could pressure individuals to end their lives, especially if they feel they are a burden.May expressed concern that the bill could negatively impact people with disabilities and mental health problems, reinforcing the idea that some lives are less valuable.She also suggested the bill, which would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, might be used to conceal medical mistakes.Watch the video in full above.In fullTheresa May says Assisted Dying Bill lacks safeguards to stop people being pressured to dieThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in