Dr Simon Opher

Dr Simon Opher

Labour — Stroud

Speaking in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

Does my right hon. Friend not see that, in Committee, we were very aware of coercion? That is one of the reasons why we have a social worker on the panel of experts. Additionally, clause 1(2)(b) says it will be necessary to establish that a person “has made the decision that they wish to end their own life voluntarily and has not been coerced or pressured by any other person”. It is very clear in the Bill.

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