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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 January 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

in order to be eligible. These amendments are regarded as ambiguous, as the meaning of “for their own sake” is not clear and would be difficult to assess. It may therefore lead to uncertainty among practitioners and individuals. These amendments also create an internal inconsistency in the Bill, as they amend the eligibility criteria in the first and second assessment, but this is not carried through to the panel. I reference Clause 17.

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