Britain's parliament voted on Friday (June 20) in favour of a bill to legalize assisted dying, paving the way for the country's biggest social change in a generation.

314 lawmakers voted in favour with 291 against the bill, clearing its biggest parliamentary hurdle.

The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" law would give mentally competent, terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less left to live the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.

The vote puts Britain on course to follow Australia, Canada and other countries, as well as some U.S. states, in permitting assisted dying.

Supporters say it will provide dignity and compassion to people suffering, but opponents worry that vulnerable people could be coerced into ending their lives.

The bill now proceeds to Britain's upper chamber, the House of Lords, where it will undergo months of scrutiny. While there could be further amendments, the unelected Lords will be reluctant to block legislation that has been passed by elected members of the House of Commons.

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LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (JUNE 20, 2025) (PARLIAMENT TV - News and current affairs use only, cannot be used for light entertainment or satirical purposes, party political broadcast usage must be cleared with PBU)

1. LAWMAKERS IN PARLIAMENT

2. HOUSE SPEAKER LINDSAY HOYLE BOWING

3. LAWMAKER READING OUT RESULT OF THE VOTE, SAYING (English): "The ayes to the right 314, the nos to the left 291."

4. PARLIAMENTARY CLERK BRINGING PAPER WITH RESULTS TO HOUSE SPEAKER / HOUSE SPEAKER READING OUT RESULT OF THE VOTE (English): "The ayes to the right 314, the nos to the left 291. The ayes have it, the ayes have it, unlock."

5. LAWMAKERS BOWING

6. LAWMAKERS GETTING UP TO LEAVE