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Proceeding contribution from Lord Pannick (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Friday, 30 January 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.


Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

I do not think any doctor, any panel or any court would adopt that type of approach to a complicated issue of this sort. They would rely on the judgment of the doctor, who no doubt would be well aware, or should be well aware, of the provisions of this Bill, if enacted. The doctor will exercise his or her judgment and be able to tell the patient whether there is a reasonable expectation of death within six months. The doctor will give that judgment, and whether you are eligible under the Bill depends on that. It is as simple as that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
852 c1263 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Compensation Doctors Eligibility Injuries Euthanasia Industrial diseases Palliative care Artificial intelligence Remote meetings Terminal illnesses
Legislation
Fatal Accidents Act 1976
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk