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Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 January 2026

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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

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That is quite close to the Hippocratic approach but very far away from where we are now. In the decision in Montgomery, on which my noble friend Lord Blencathra’s amendment is focused, the Supreme Court moved on and now says this, which I shall quote because I think this is the key point, in paragraph 87:
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