MPs are voicing concerns over changes to the assisted dying bill by its sponsor, Kim Leadbeater, particularly regarding the removal of judicial oversight. Critics argue that replacing a high court judge with an expert panel could jeopardize the bill's support. The panel, comprised of a lawyer, psychiatrist, and social worker, is said to have more expertise in identifying abuse. However, opponents believe this represents a fundamental shift, with some MPs indicating they may change their votes. There are concerns about the bill's overall integrity, especially after recently passed support.
Opponents of the bill circulated a list of 80 MPs who had directly cited the judicial safeguards as a key reason to support it.
Leadbeater stated the bill would still have the strongest safeguards of any country in the world, emphasizing expertise in identifying abuse.
One MP described the changes as 'pulling the rug from under us', highlighting concerns over the loss of judicial oversight.
Labour MP Anna Dixon cautioned that a U-turn on judicial roles raises serious questions about the overall integrity of the bill.
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