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Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 27 February 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

The nature of the appointment is that it is an appointment by the Prime Minister. He is politically accountable for the appointment. The assisted dying commissioner, like so many other appointments made by a Minister, has legal duties, but, if you are looking for political accountability, it is the person who is responsible for his or her appointment. That is the way that public appointments operate.

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