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Labour MP for South Dorset
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 2024 — General election
I rise to speak in support of new clause 15 and amendment 54, and against new clause 5. As right hon. and hon. Members will be aware, new clause 15 would not classify a death under the Bill as suspicious or unexpected, so a full coroner’s inquest would not be needed. If the Bill becomes law, assisted dying would be a legal, strictly regulated and well monitored choice made freely by the...
I share my hon. Friend’s sentiment. I firmly believe that we should protect bereaved families against such a distressing ordeal happening automatically, particularly when the process, as set out in the Bill, will already be legal and transparent. With that in mind, it makes practical sense to support new clause 15. If we pass legislation to permit assisted dying with the full weight of the...
I respectfully disagree with that position. I believe that there are already levels of safeguarding in the legislation. New clause 15 is a compassionate and practical clause that would ensure the law works not only with the individual making the choice, but for the family they leave behind. I move now to speak briefly on new clause 5, which I would strongly encourage Members to vote against....
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