Assisted dying bill's strict' safeguards to include long jail terms for coercion

The bill aims to establish the strictest protections for assisted dying globally, addressing concerns over coercion and ensuring rigorous eligibility guidelines for patients.

Critics in parliament fear the process is too rushed, questioning the adequacy of safeguards and the potential for undue pressure on vulnerable patients.

Leadbeater emphasized that the bill has undergone thorough consultation and warned MPs that they may not have another opportunity to vote on assisted dying for a decade.

Under the proposed legislation, patients must demonstrate a clear and informed wish for assisted dying, verified through two witnessed declarations and high court review.

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