The tragedy of Britain’s assisted dying debate
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High Court approval in assisted dying bill to be dropped
Changes to proposed legislation may cost it backing of wavering supportersFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
‘Commissioner’ plan for oversight of panel on assisted dying criticised
Latest amendment to private members’ bill fuels concern over process underpinning legislationFinancial Times - 5d -
Replacing judge with experts strengthens assisted dying bill, MP says
It comes after concerns over the High Court's capacity to hear each individual case in England and Wales.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Do not strip judges out of assisted dying decisions, warns Lady Hale
Former UK Supreme Court president speaks after proposals by MP Kim Leadbeater to amend judicial safeguardsFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Voices that oppose the assisted dying bill aren’t ‘noise’. They are vital scrutiny | Sonia Sodha
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