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
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- 2026-02-02 10:59:30 +0000
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