Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
Professor Sir Chris Whitty and Duncan Burton gave evidence.
Mark Swindells and Dr Andrew Green gave evidence.
Glyn Berry and Professor Nicola Ranger gave evidence.
(Afternoon)
Dr Rachel Clarke, Dr Sam Ahmedzai, James Sanderson and Dr Sarah Cox gave evidence.
Sir Max Hill KC, Alex Ruck Keene KC and Sir Nicholas Mostyn gave evidence.
Dr Ryan Spielvogel and Dr Jessica Kaan gave evidence.
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
Dr Greg Mewett, Dr Clare Fellingham and Dr Cam McLaren gave evidence.
Professor Tom Shakespeare, Dr Miro Griffiths, Yogi Amin and Chelsea Roff gave evidence.
[Peter Dowd in the Chair]
Richard Robinson, Dr Alexandra Mullock, Professor Allan House and Professor Aneez Esmail gave evidence.
Dr Lewis Graham, Lord Sumption, Baroness Falkner and Fazilet Hadi gave evidence.
Toby Porter, Dr Hussain, Dr Neerkin and Sam Royston gave evidence.
[Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
Dr Furst, Alex Greenwich and Professor Blake gave evidence.
[Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
Dr Ward, Professor Owen and Professor Hoyano gave evidence.
Professor Preston, Dr Richards and Claire Williams gave evidence.
Liz Reed, Pat Malone and Julie Thienpont gave evidence.
Dan Scorer, Professor Lewis, Dr Mulholland and Dr Price gave evidence.
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 178, in clause 1, page 1, line 3, after “person” insert “in England or Wales”. This amendment provides that only persons in England or Wales may be...
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 34, in clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out “capacity” and insert “ability”.—(Sarah Olney.) This replaces the concept of capacity based...
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 23, in clause 1, page 1, line 19, after “coerced” insert “, unduly influenced”. This amendment would include the absence of undue influence for the...
[Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 23, in clause 1, page 1, line 19, after “coerced” insert “, unduly influenced”.— (Rebecca Paul.) This amendment would include the...
(Morning)
I beg to move amendment 281, in clause 1, page 1, line 20, at end insert— “(c) has met with a palliative care specialist for the purposes of being informed about the medical and care...
I beg to move amendment 399, in clause 2, page 1, line 22, leave out “, disease or medical condition” and insert “or disease”. This amendment ensures that a terminal...
(Afternoon)
Amendment proposed (this day): 399, in clause 2, page 1, line 22, leave out “, disease or medical condition” and insert “or disease”.—(Danny Kruger.) This amendment...
[Peter Dowd in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 322, in clause 3, page 2, line 13, at end insert— “except that— (a) for the purposes of an assessment of capacity under this Act, a person must be...
[Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 322, in clause 3, page 2, line 13, at end insert “except that— (a) for the purposes of an assessment of capacity under this Act, a person must be...
I beg to move amendment 278, in clause 4, page 2, line 16, leave out from beginning to “nothing” in line 16 and insert— “(1A) No registered medical practitioner may raise...
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
Amendment proposed ( 26 February): 278, in clause 4, page 2, line 16, leave out from beginning to “nothing” in line 16 and insert— “(1A) No registered medical practitioner...
[Peter Dowd in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 342, in clause 4, page 2, line 23, leave out “may (but is not required to)”
I beg to move amendment 271, in clause 5, page 3, line 5, at end insert— “(1A) A person may not sign a first declaration within six months of being diagnosed with a condition which...
[Peter Dowd in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 290, in clause 5, page 3, line 13, at end insert “who is not a physician associate or doctor in any training grade or in postgraduate training or a locum tenens post...
[Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 360, in clause 5, page 3, line 23, at end insert— “(e) who, if receiving remuneration for the provision of services in connection with the provision of...
I beg to move amendment 189, in clause 6, page 3, line 30, leave out “where a person makes a first declaration” and insert “in relation to the making of a first declaration by a...
Amendment proposed: 296, in clause 7, page 4, line 2, leave out from “must” to end of line 3, and insert “after a first declaration is made by a person, arrange a time and which...
I rise to speak to amendment 55, in clause 71, page 4, line 33, leave out paragraph (a). The amendment would ensure that the independent doctor has qualifications and experience in psychiatry or...
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed ( 5 March): 301, in clause 8, page 4, line 39, leave out “7” and insert “14”.—(Naz Shah.) This amendment would increase the period of reflection...
I beg to move amendment 201, in clause 9, page 5, line 36, leave out “and their medical records” and insert “, examine such of their medical records as appear to the assessing...
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
Question proposed (this day): 201, in clause 9, page 5, line 36, leave out “and their medical records” and insert “, examine such of their medical records as appear to the...
Amendments made: 203, in clause 10, page 6, line 42, at end insert— “(A1) This section applies where the independent doctor has— (a) carried out the second assessment, and (b)...
I beg to move amendment 461, in clause 11, page 7, line 15, leave out “or otherwise”.
I beg to move amendment 105, in clause 12, page 8, line 15, leave out subsections (4) and (5) and insert— “(4A) Rules of Court must secure that in relation to an application under...
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
Question ( 11 March) again proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
Question ( 11 March) again proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 371, in clause 13, page 9, line 5, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— “(a) a certificate of eligibility has been granted in respect of a person,...
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
Amendment proposed ( 12 March): 457, in clause 13, page 9, line 17, after “made,” insert “and have not voluntarily stopped eating and drinking”.—(Sarah Olney.)
I beg to move amendment 375, in clause 14, page 10, line 9, at end insert— “(1A) Where notice or an indication is given to the coordinating doctor under subsection (1)(a), the doctor...
I beg to move amendment 321, in clause 15, page 10, line 33, at end insert— “(d) the reason why the person was unable to sign their name.”
Amendments made: 209, in clause 16, page 11, line 8, leave out paragraphs (b) and (c) and insert— “(b) a report about the first assessment of a person is made under section 7; (c) a...
I beg to move amendment 479, in clause 17, page 11, line 37, leave out “at” and insert “with”. This amendment clarifies that a cancellation may be given to a practitioner...
Amendment made: 378, in clause 18, page 12, line 9, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— “(a) a certificate of eligibility has been granted in respect of a person,”. This...
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 462, in clause 18, page 12, line 20, at end insert— “(3A) When providing a substance under subsection (3) the coordinating doctor must explain to the...
I beg to move amendment 408, in clause 19, page 13, line 18, after “provided” insert “has been consulted and”. The amendment ensures the person has been consulted before...
I beg to move amendment 409, in clause 20, page 13, line 35, leave out from “specify” to “for” and insert— “two or more drugs or other substances with...
Amendment made: 214, in clause 21, page 14, line 9, leave out “Schedule 6” and insert “regulations made by the Secretary of State”.—(Kim Leadbeater.) This amendment...
I beg to move amendment 380, in clause 22, page 14, line 25, at end insert— “(1A) The coordinating doctor must, as soon as practicable, notify the Commissioner that this has...
I beg to move amendment 480, in clause 23, page 15, line 3, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) No individual is under any duty (whether arising from any contract, statute or...
(Morning)
Amendment proposed ( 18 March): 480, in clause 23, page 15, line 3, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) No individual is under any duty (whether arising from any contract,...
[Peter Dowd in the Chair]
Amendment proposed ( 18 March): 480, in clause 23, page 15, line 3, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) No individual is under any duty (whether arising from any contract,...
I beg to move amendment 504, in clause 24, page 15, line 11, leave out from second “of” to end of line 12 and insert “— (a) providing assistance to a person to end their...
I beg to move amendment 501, in clause 25, page 15, line 31, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) The doing of any of the following does not, of itself, give rise to any civil...
I beg to move amendment 506, in clause 26, page 16, line 7, leave out “in accordance with” and insert “under”. This amendment provides that the offence under subsection...
Amendment made: 381, in clause 27, page 16, line 16, leave out sub-paragraph (iii) and insert— “(iii) a certificate of eligibility,”.— This amendment is consequential on NC21.
I beg to move amendment 442, in clause 28, page 17, line 3, leave out “may” and insert “must”. This amendment will make it an obligation for the Secretary of State to make...
I beg to move amendment 522, in clause 29, page 17, line 14, leave out subsection (1).
I beg to move amendment 447, in clause 30, page 18, line 12, leave out “may” and insert “must”. This amendment requires the Secretary of State to issue Codes of Conduct.
I beg to move amendment 395, in clause 31, page 19, line 8, at end insert— “(2A) The persons consulted under subsection (2) must include persons with learning disabilities.”.
[Esther McVey in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 525, in clause 32, page 19, line 26, leave out subsection (2).
[Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 525, in clause 32, page 19, line 26, leave out subsection (2).—(Danny Kruger.)
I beg to move amendment 539, in clause 33, page 19, line 34, leave out subsections (1) and (2) and insert— “(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring a...
I beg to move amendment 382, in clause 34, page 20, line 26, leave out “relevant Chief Medical Officer” and insert “Commissioner”. This amendment provides for monitoring,...
I beg to move amendment 452, in clause 35, page 21, line 30, leave out from “must” to end of line 31 and insert “every 12 months after the passing of this Act—” This...
I beg to move amendment 454, in clause 36, page 22, line 26, at end insert— “(e) any person who would not have capacity to request assistance to end their own life under this Act.”
Amendment made: 222, in clause 38, page 23, line 1, leave out subsection (2) —(Kim Leadbeater.) See the statement for Amendment 188.
I beg to move amendment 223, in clause 39, page 23, line 4, after “purposes” insert “, and (b) incidental, consequential, transitional or saving provision.” This is a...
Amendments made: 225, in clause 40, page 23, leave out line 23. The amendment is consequential on Amendment 545. Amendment 390, in clause 40, page 23, line 24, at end insert—...
Amendment made: 546, in clause 42, page 24, line 18, after “Sections” insert “(Reporting on implementation of Act),”—(Kim Leadbeater.) This amendment is...
“(1) Before making regulations under section 5, 7, 8, 13, 19 or 21, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, and (b) such other persons...
“(1) There is to be a Voluntary Assisted Dying Commissioner. (2) The Commissioner is to be appointed by the Prime Minister. (3) The person appointed must hold or have held office as a judge...
“(1) This section applies where the Commissioner receives— (a) a first declaration made by a person, (b) a report about the first assessment of the person which contains a statement...
“(1) This section applies where— (a) a person’s case is referred under section (Referral by Commissioner of case to multidisciplinary panel) to an Assisted Dying Review Panel...
“(1) This section applies where a registered medical practitioner (‘the practitioner’) conducts a preliminary discussion with a person. (2) Where the practitioner is a...
“(1) This section applies where a person’s case is referred under section (Referral by Commissioner of case to multidisciplinary panel) or (Reconsideration of panel decisions refusing...
“(1) A person commits an offence if, with the intention of facilitating the provision of assistance to a person (B) under this Act to end their own life, they— (a) make or knowingly...
“(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision securing that arrangements are made for the provision of voluntary assisted dying services in England. (2) In this section...
“(1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision about voluntary assisted dying services in Wales, including provision securing that arrangements are made for the provision of...
“(1) The Commissioner may disclose information to a person within subsection (3), for the purposes of any function of either of them. (2) A person within subsection (3) may disclose...
“(1) A disclosure of information which is required or authorised by or under this Act does not breach— (a) any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or...
“(1) As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each reporting period, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish, and lay before Parliament, a report about— (a) progress...
(1) A person who in the course of a business publishes an advertisement, or causes one to be published, for services outlined in subsection (4), is guilty of an offence. (2) A person who in the...
(1) The coordinating doctor must, following the provision of assistance under section 18, record information on— (a) how the process of providing assistance was carried out, (b) the time...
“(1) No registered medical practitioner or other health professional is under any duty to opt in to undertake specialised training wholly or largely relating to the provision of assisted...
“(1) Any service, report, declaration or certificate of eligibility provided under this Act to a person seeking assistance to end their own life must either be— (a) in the...
“(1) Any individual, business, organisation, or association who occupies or operates premises has the right to refuse to permit the self-administration of an approved substance on their...
“(1) No regulated care home or hospice shall be subject to any detriment by a public authority as a result of not— (a) providing assistance in accordance with this Act, or (b)...
“(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision as to the appointment of persons as independent advocates. (2) The regulations may, in particular, provide— (a) that a...
“(1) The Secretary of State must undertake, prepare and publish an assessment, within 12 months from the day this Act is passed, of— (a) the extent to which the Act is on course to...
“(1) This section applies where the coordinating doctor, the independent doctor, or any other medical or other healthcare professional involved in the person’s care receives any...
“(1) The Voluntary Assisted Dying Commissioner must ensure that the statistics specified in Schedule [ (2) The Commissioner must publish a yearly report setting out those statistics. (3)...
“Assisted dying under this Act shall not be considered to be a medical treatment.”—
“(1) The Commissioner must, within six months of the Commissioner being appointed under this Act, appoint a Disability Advisory Board to advise on the implementation and impact of this Act...
“Status 1 (1) The Commissioner is to be a corporation sole. (2) The Commissioner is not to be regarded as— (a) the servant or agent of the Crown, or (b) as enjoying any status,...
“Introduction 1 In this Schedule— (a) ‘referral’ means a referral under section (Referral by Commissioner of case to multidisciplinary panel) or (Reconsideration of panel...
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