Kim Leadbeater will submit what she calls ‘judge plus’ amendments to her bill
MPs are to scrap the requirement for a high court judge to decide on assisted dying cases amid growing concerns over the legislation, with an expert panel to scrutinise decisions instead.
Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP sponsoring the bill, says the change will add significantly more scrutiny from experts better placed to spot those under family pressure to end their lives – and there will be judicial oversight of the panels.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Kim Leadbeater will submit what she calls ‘judge plus’ amendments to her billOpinion: I’m changing my bill to ensure people have the right to a dignified death – here’s howMPs are to scrap the requirement for a high court judge to decide on assisted dying cases amid growing concerns over the legislation, with an expert panel to scrutinise decisions instead.Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP sponsoring the bill, says the change will add significantly more scrutiny from experts better placed to spot those under family pressure to end their lives – and there will be judicial oversight of the panels. Continue reading…
