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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 27 February 2026
Debate
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillContribution
Thirdly, there is obviously a particular issue if—as seems from earlier discussions to be at least possible—face-to-face elements of the process are weakened or eliminated. In that case, we will rely entirely on the quality of the documentation, so it is even more vital that the paperwork be of good quality. Fourthly, a good paperwork duty increases the chances of any systemic problems in the process becoming visible to the commissioner; for example, if certain doctors or medical practitioners consistently produce poor-quality paperwork, a specific duty would make that much more likely to be picked up.
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