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Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 March 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

The panel has the power. Clause 17(4) says that the panel “may ask any person appearing to it to have relevant knowledge or experience to report to it on such matters relating to the person to whom the referral relates as it considers appropriate.” That power would include a power to ask the local authority to provide any information it wants.

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