The “ballot” (it could more accurately be called a “raffle”) for Private Members’ Bills in the House of Commons will take place on Thursday 5th September. The top twenty will be announced the same day. The twenty MPs will then present their proposed Bills on Tuesday 15th October. At that stage, only the Title will… Continue reading Dates for Private Members’ Bills
People are getting very excited about the assisted dying bill introduced into the House of Lords by Lord Falconer in July. Carrying the official title “Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill” this is similar to his previous attempt, in 2014, to reform Britain’s law. His consistency is impressive. The excitement is misplaced. The Bill… Continue reading The Falconer Bill
The “first use” of the Sarco assisted suicide pod in Switzerland has now been postponed again. The legal difficulties around it may well represent a permanent barrier to any future use. The Swiss authorities say that it will need specific authorisation. EXIT argues that no such authorisation is necessary because it is not a “medical” application… Continue reading EXIT’s Sarco in Switzerland
