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Lord Pannick (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 January 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

If the noble Baroness reads the Bill, her concern will be addressed. Then we need to look at paragraph 8 of Schedule 2, which tells the commissioner that he or she “may give guidance about … practice and procedure”. I would be very surprised if the practice and procedure did not allow for interested parties to be heard or provide—this is another point made by the noble Lord, Lord Carlile—documents to be requested. If they were not requested and a person did not supply relevant documents, I would expect one of the three members of the panel not to be satisfied.

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