On Friday of next week, Members of Parliament will discuss the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would permit some terminally ill individuals to die with medical assistance.
After a protracted effort by proponents of the viewpoint, such as Esther Rantzen, who feel the law has to be amended, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater introduced the measure, claiming it may avert horrific deaths.
Although Brown will not receive a vote because he resigned as an MP in 2015, the Labour Party still values his opinions.
On Friday, MPs will have the freedom to vote as they see fit, disregarding party directives.