MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes were made to it. The bill passed the first stage of the Commons last November – but since then the details have been pored over and dozens of amendments added by both sides.

Britain's proposed assisted dying law for terminally ill people will be debated in parliament on Friday, when lawmakers consider changes to the legislation, ahead of the next vote on whether to proceed with the historic law or scrap it.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified 'serious concerns' with the landmark bill – and MPs are taking notice