Labour MP Kim Leadbeater proposes amendments to her Assisted Dying Bill, replacing High Court judge approval with multi-disciplinary panels of experts. This 'judge plus' system aims to strengthen safeguards against coercion while involving professionals like psychiatrists and social workers. Critics argue the change weakens safeguards, calling it 'a disgrace' and 'badly thought out legislation'.
Assisted dying cases would not need to be signed off by a High Court judge, the MP behind a new bill has proposed. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater is expected to bring forward amendments to her proposal so a multi-disciplinary panel of experts will examine cases and have the power to grant permission for assisted death.
The committee, selected by Ms Leadbeater, has a 14-9 majority in favour of assisted dying based on November's vote. 'There's a role for other experts to play' In an interview with Sophy Ridge on Sky's Politics Hub, filmed on Monday afternoon, Ms Leadbeater was challenged about whether a High Court judge would be specifically required in all cases.
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