Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – in the House of Commons at on 20 June 2025.
Amendments made: 74, page 35, line 20, at end insert—
““domestic abuse” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (and accordingly includes behaviour that is controlling or coercive or that constitutes economic abuse);”
This amendment defines “domestic abuse” for the purposes of the Bill.
Amendment 75, page 35, line 31, at end insert—
““learning disability” has the meaning given by section 1(4) of the Mental Health Act 1983;” —(Kim Leadbeater.)
This amendment defines “learning disability” for the purposes of the Bill.
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