A landmark bill on assisted dying faces extinction as legislative time dwindles in the House of Lords. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which garnered significant backing from MPs in the Commons, has stalled in its journey through Parliament's upper chamber, leaving supporters and terminally ill patients disappointed.

Peers have been debating the contentious legislation which would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance. However, with parliamentary sessions drawing to a close, the bill has failed to complete all necessary stages in the Lords, meaning it's unlikely to become law without exceptional parliamentary maneuvering. Proponents argue the delay prolongs unnecessary suffering for terminally ill patients seeking control over their final days.