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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 January 2026
Debate
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillContribution
We also know that all these concerns cannot simply be met by “capacity”. One can be severely depressed, have severe disabilities, feel levels of financial burden, or whatever. All those things can happen, and you can still have full capacity. Capacity is a necessary requirement to be eligible, but it is not a sufficient requirement.
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