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Written question asked by Helen Grant (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 November 2024. It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Euthanasia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the capacity of the High Court (Family Division) to undertake reviews of all required cases under the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Answer

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is not Government legislation. If the Bill were to progress, the Government may well assess the policy and its impacts. Should the Bill become law, the appropriate arrangements will be made to ensure the Government is able to fulfil its legal duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14961
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Euthanasia High Court Terminal illnesses
Legislation
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk