Dying with Dignity Bill 2015

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The Dying with Dignity Bill 2015 would allow certain terminally ill adults to seek medical help to end their own lives. Applicants would need to have decision-making capacity, make a voluntary and informed declaration, and receive approval from both their attending doctor and an independent doctor; safeguards would include a waiting period, the right to withdraw, record-keeping and review. Doctors and nurses could refuse on conscience grounds, but would have to arrange transfer of care.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to make provision for assistance in achieving a dignified and peaceful end of life to qualifying persons and related matters.

Last updated 12 April 2018