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Plan to scrap high court signoff for assisted dying sends bill in ‘wrong direction’, say MPs

Kim Leadbeater’s amendment would replace decision of judge with an expert panel

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

UK politics: No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – as it happened

UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

‘Replacing judge with experts will not move assisted dying behind closed doors’

Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, is expected to bring forward amendments for a ‘judge plus’ system.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

MPs reminded to be civil as assisted dying committee meets for tense start

Twenty-three MPs will be considering the Bill line by line in the coming weeks.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

MP behind assisted dying Bill ‘very open’ to hearing how it can be made safer

The legislation will undergo line-by-line scrutiny by the committee over the coming months.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Assisted dying committee to meet formally for first time after historic vote

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will undergo line-by-line scrutiny in the coming months.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

MPs opposed to assisted dying anger at scrutiny bill committee ‘stitch-up’

The bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Two ministers to sit on assisted dying bill committee

Highly unusual move for private member’s bill is sign government will intensely monitor details of legislation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Vote on assisted dying summons ultra-rare Commons sight: intelligent debate

The emotion on display during five hours of heated discussion speaks to the complexity and importance of the bill itself

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024