Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – in the House of Commons at on 20 June 2025.
Amendments made: 70, page 27, line 20, at end insert—
“(ca) ensuring effective communication in connection with persons seeking assistance under this Act to end their own lives, including the use of interpreters;”.
This amendment provides that a code of practice must be issued covering ensuring effective communication in connection with persons seeking assistance under the Bill.
Amendment 71, page 27, line 35, leave out subsection (3). —(Kim Leadbeater.)
This amendment is consequential on amendment 70.
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