Protests as UK parliament debates assisted dying bill - in pictures


  • People take part in a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, to oppose the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PA
    People take part in a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, to oppose the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PA
  • Campaigners supporting the assisted suicide bill hold placards at a demonstration outside The Palace of Westminster. AFP
    Campaigners supporting the assisted suicide bill hold placards at a demonstration outside The Palace of Westminster. AFP
  • Labour MP Kim Leadbetter opening the debate in favour of the bill. PA
    Labour MP Kim Leadbetter opening the debate in favour of the bill. PA
  • The benches filled with MPs during the debate. PA
    The benches filled with MPs during the debate. PA
  • Campaigners hold placards as they protest in support of assisted dying in London. Getty Images
    Campaigners hold placards as they protest in support of assisted dying in London. Getty Images
  • Protestors gather outside Parliament in London. Reuters
    Protestors gather outside Parliament in London. Reuters
  • A demonstration organised by campaign group Dignity in Dying outside the Houses of Parliament. PA
    A demonstration organised by campaign group Dignity in Dying outside the Houses of Parliament. PA
  • A supporter of the 'Not Dead Yet' campaign, which opposes the Assisted Dying Bill, wears a 'Euthaniser' mask outside the Houses of Parliament. Getty Images
    A supporter of the 'Not Dead Yet' campaign, which opposes the Assisted Dying Bill, wears a 'Euthaniser' mask outside the Houses of Parliament. Getty Images