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Lord Pannick (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 30 January 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

I do not think any doctor, any panel or any court would adopt that type of approach to a complicated issue of this sort. They would rely on the judgment of the doctor, who no doubt would be well aware, or should be well aware, of the provisions of this Bill, if enacted. The doctor will exercise his or her judgment and be able to tell the patient whether there is a reasonable expectation of death within six months. The doctor will give that judgment, and whether you are eligible under the Bill depends on that. It is as simple as that.

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