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15/05/2013
Peer To Table Assisted Dying Bill
A bill to legalise physician-assisted suicide for people who are terminally ill and mentally capable is to be tabled by Labour peer Lord Falconer.
It is understood that only those aged 18 and over, and under "strictly defined circumstances", would be considered eligible under the bill.
According to the BBC, each person would have to prove they have the mental capacity to make a voluntary and informed choice, were not being unduly influenced by others and had a "settled intention" about their wish to die.
Two doctors, as well as other health care professionals, would have to independently assess the condition of each person, and they would also receive advice about alternative treatments and end-of-life care options.
Currently assisted suicide is illegal in England and Wales and carries a possible sentence of 14 years in jail.
Previous calls for legislation have been rejected in 2006 and 2009.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that only those aged 18 and over, and under "strictly defined circumstances", would be considered eligible under the bill.
According to the BBC, each person would have to prove they have the mental capacity to make a voluntary and informed choice, were not being unduly influenced by others and had a "settled intention" about their wish to die.
Two doctors, as well as other health care professionals, would have to independently assess the condition of each person, and they would also receive advice about alternative treatments and end-of-life care options.
Currently assisted suicide is illegal in England and Wales and carries a possible sentence of 14 years in jail.
Previous calls for legislation have been rejected in 2006 and 2009.
(MH/CD)
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