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Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 January 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

The reason why I quoted Dr Cox of the Association for Palliative Medicine was that she specifically said that it is better to approach this issue through a multidisciplinary process rather than by placing it on the shoulders of the two doctors and the High Court judge. The panel approach reflects that approach. That is why I quoted it. I do not think I need to write to say that. It was part of the evidence that was saying, “Have not one pair of eyes to judge, but three pairs of eyes”.

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