We have set out our view on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ahead of its second reading.
Assisted dying is a complex and sensitive topic and we have not taken a position in favour or opposed to it. Instead, we have produced a briefing that highlights key equality and human rights issues arising from this legislation.
Our briefing provides more detail on:
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our recommendations for scrutinising the bill effectively human rights issues, including in European and international law
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human rights issues, including in European and international law
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potential discrimination and equality issues
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inequality in health and social care provision
Parliament has a responsibility to ensure equality and human rights concerns are at the forefront of their decision-making. We hope this briefing will support Parliamentarians to come to an informed decision on this matter.
The above information is from News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Tue 02/12/2024