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Proceeding contribution from Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 26 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.

Coroners and Justice Bill

66: After Clause 55, insert the following new Clause— "Exceptions to offence of assisting suicide Notwithstanding sections 53, 54 and 55, no offence shall have been committed if assistance is given to a person to commit suicide who is suffering from a confirmed, incurable and disabling illness which prevents them from carrying through their own wish to bring their life to a close, if the person has received certification from a coroner who has investigated the circumstances, and satisfied himself that it is indeed the free and settled wish of the person that they bring their life to a close."

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c1076 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Appeals Crime Administration of justice Armed forces Death Crimes of violence Deportation Costs British nationality Coroners Crimes against humanity Juries Evidence Homicide Ethics Foreign nationals Euthanasia Learning disability Judgements International Criminal Court Police Powers Mentally disordered offenders Mental capacity Lord Chancellor's Department Life imprisonment Chief Coroner Sentencing Sales Right of search War crimes Suicide Treasure Metal detectors
Legislation
Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk