The article discusses Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's opposition to the assisted dying bill ahead of its Commons vote. She expressed concerns about the potential societal impact, arguing the bill risks pressuring vulnerable people into ending their lives and lacks sufficient legal safeguards against coercion. The proposed legislation would legalize assisted death for terminally ill adults with six months to live, requiring approval by doctors and a high court judge. Mahmood's stance contrasts with some political leaders' neutrality on the matter.