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Assisted dying is about letting people die with dignity, stresses citizens’ panel in Jersey

A final report detailing how assisted dying should be legalised has been published from Jersey’s citizens’ jury. The report follows on from an announcement earlier this year, in which 78%…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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BMA drops opposition to assisted dying

The UK’s largest professional body of doctors has voted to end its 15-year opposition to the legalisation of assisted dying. My Death, My Decision has welcomed the decision as a…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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MDMD congratulates winner of 2021 Tony Nicklinson essay competition

Marking the ninth anniversary of Tony Nicklinson’s death, My Death, My Decision is pleased to announce the winner of this year's Tony Nicklinson memorial essay competition. Rees Johnson, a doctoral…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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The right to die is the last great freedom still to be won, say expert panellists at online MDMD event

Hundreds of households joined My Death, My Decision’s panel event online on 21 July, to hear from Polly Toynbee, Dr Wendy Savage, Diane Munday, and Natika Haliland their fascinating discussion…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Citizens’ jury on assisted dying paves the way for legislation in Jersey, with majority backing reform

A panel of islanders has voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the law on assisted dying in Jersey.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Assisted Dying Bill introduced to Scottish Parliament

A new Bill to legalise assisted dying has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament. Its backers include My Death, My Decision’s partners in the Assisted Dying Coalition – Humanist Society…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Paul Lamb, resolute assisted dying campaigner, has died aged 65

Paul Lamb, the incurably suffering campaigner well-known for challenging the law prohibiting assisted dying in England and Wales, has died at his home aged 65.  Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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My Death, My Decision marks the death of assisted dying campaigner Noel Conway

Following the death of determined campaigner Noel Conway last week, My Death, My Decision offers condolences to his friends and family. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Assisted dying campaigner urges lawmakers not to forget the incurably suffering, as new Bill is introduced into the Lords

A new Bill that would allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to patients with less than six months to live has been introduced in the House of Lords. My Death,…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Submissions invited: The Tony Nicklinson Memorial Prize

Submissions are invited for a new annual award, ‘The Tony Nicklinson Memorial Prize’ sponsored by My Death, My Decision. The prize (£500) is aimed at developing and fostering an interest…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Police fail to detect up to 30% of assisted deaths, new research finds

At least 3 in 10 people who travel to Switzerland for assisted deaths are unknown to the authorities, according to new research by the campaign group My Death, My Decision.…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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50+ MPs and peers and MDMD patron Henry Marsh, after cancer diagnosis, call for assisted dying inquiry

Henry Marsh, a leading neurosurgeon and patron of My Death, My Decision, has called for an ‘essential’ inquiry into assisted dying.  He has been prompted by a cancer diagnosis, and…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Spain legalises assisted dying

Spain is now the fourth European country to adopt an assisted dying law that permits a medically assisted death to those who are terminally ill or incurably suffering, after Switzerland,…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Human Rights Act review must not undermine fundamental freedoms, warns My Death, My Decision

My Death, My Decision has counselled against proposals to water down the Human Rights Act 1998, in response to a consultation from a review panel set up by the Government. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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My Death, My Decision responds to Republic of Ireland’s Death with Dignity Bill consultation

My Death, My Decision has informed Irish lawmakers it strongly supports proposals to legalise assisted dying for the incurably suffering in Ireland. In response to a consultation on the Death…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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MDMD calls for Northern Ireland’s Bill of Rights to include a right to die

My Death, My Decision has urged lawmakers in Northern Ireland to recognise a right to die, as part of the Assembly’s efforts to expand human rights protections.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Portugal’s Parliament passes assisted dying bill

Portuguese lawmakers have voted in support of legal assisted dying for the incurably suffering, making a change in the law one step closer to reality. My Death, My Decision has…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Covid-19 has exposed the need for a review of our assisted dying laws, says MDMD to parliamentary human rights committee

My Death, My Decision has responded to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ review of Covid-19, by calling for an immediate review of the UK’s laws on assisted dying. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Jersey forges ahead with citizens’ jury on assisted dying

Jersey’s government is moving forward with plans to convene a citizens’ assembly on assisted dying, and has invited more than 4,000 residents to register their interest in taking part. The…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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My Death, My Decision’s Chair responds to Ruth Davidson’s Telegraph column on assisted dying

The Sunday Telegraph has published a letter to the editor from My Death, My Decision’s Chair, Trevor Moore, in response to a column by Ruth Davidson.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Austrian court overturns ban on assisted dying

Austria’s constitutional court has ruled a ban on helping ‘seriously ill’ people ending their own lives is unconstitutional, in a landmark ruling which has been welcomed by My Death, My…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Court of Appeal refuses Paul Lamb the opportunity to challenge the law on assisted dying

The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid from Paul Lamb to challenge the law banning assisted dying, in a judgment expected to end further legal cases for the foreseeable…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Travel to Switzerland for an Assisted Death not Criminalised by Lockdown Legislation

In an urgent parliamentary question on 5th Nov 2020, the day a second lockdown was introduced in England, Andrew Mitchell (MP) asked the Health Secretary Matt Hancock to make a…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Assisted Dying Referendum: New Zealand votes to overturn ban on assisted dying

New Zealand has overwhelmingly voted to legalise assisted dying by 65.2% to 33.8%, according to the preliminary results of a nation-wide referendum. My Death, My Decision has welcomed the result…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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My Death, My Decision welcomes new patron, Adam Kay

My Death, My Decision is delighted to announce the appointment of its newest patron, Adam Kay. Adam is an award-winning British comedian, writer, and former doctor. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Doctors vote to end BMA’s opposition to assisted dying in historic survey

The British Medical Association has announced that following a landmark members’ survey on the topic more doctors would prefer for the BMA to actively support assisted dying, than those who…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Royal College of GPs threatened with legal action over hostile assisted dying stance

Two GPs have threatened the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) with legal action after it decided earlier this year to remain opposed to assisted dying, despite a majority of…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Arbitrary six month limit for assisted dying would weaken arguments for reform, says renowned neurosurgeon

The renowned neurosurgeon and best-selling author, Dr Henry Marsh, has warned that legal assisted dying could be less likely if a law was restricted to those with only 6 months…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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A generation of assisted dying campaigners demand an inquiry into the law

The families and living claimants from most of the past right-to-die cases have come together for the first time, and called for an inquiry into assisted dying. In a joint…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Parliament could legalise assisted dying within 4 years, says ex Cabinet Minister

Conservative MP, Andrew Mitchell, in a recent Sky News interview, suggests that the law on Assisted Dying may change within this parliament. 'I was, as a student and as a…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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