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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 6 February 2026
Debate
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillContribution
These amendments are designed to fix a real hole in this legislation, and to give a working capacity definition. I need not say much more; I have explained the CLADD. Right through this process, up until the very last moment when the substance is issued and is about to be administered, those concerned, such as the doctor and the assisting professional, must be properly informed and satisfied on a proper and fundamental basis that, to put it simply, the person knows what they are doing and has the capacity to make that judgement.
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