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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 30 January 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

Sir James Munby also pointed out that the impact assessment expects the panel to meet for three hours per case. He said that will put pressure on the panel to conclude the first listed case in time so it can move on to the second case. If ever there is a tribunal which should be under no pressure of time, surely it is a tribunal dealing with matters of life and death.

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