The unusually blunt language has raised eyebrows across Westminster, not least because the APM has historically been careful and restrained when engaging on assisted suicide.
The Health Secretary was left speechless after being asked to consider whether the introduction of assisted suicide in England and Wales would be safe.
Oral evidence to the Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill concluded last week. Again, the expert witnesses voiced a range of concerns they have with the Bill. Here are some highlights.
Tuesday, 4 November saw Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill begin Stage 2 deliberations with crucial votes on safeguards, palliative care and the criteria for eligibility.
The Select Committee hearing evidence about the Terminally Ill Adults Bill met again last week. Again, the expert witnesses drew out multiple problems with the Bill. Here are some highlights.