Legislative Details
The proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill seeks to allow adults in and , expected to die within six months, to request assistance in ending their life, under strict safeguards.
Key safeguards include assessments by two independent doctors and a High Court judge, with the patient required to self-administer the life-ending medication.
Political and Public Reactions
The bill has garnered mixed reactions, with some high-profile figures and former prime ministers opposing it, citing concerns over vulnerable individuals and the potential for coercion.
Proponents argue it would provide dignity and prevent suffering, with public figures like advocating for its passage to avoid the need for traveling abroad for assisted dying.