"Actress Sophie Turner has issued a stark warning regarding the "serious risk" she and other campaigners believe the proposed assisted dying Bill poses to individuals grappling with eating disorders. The acclaimed star, known for her role in Game Of Thrones, who has previously spoken candidly about her own struggles with an eating disorder, is among the prominent figures who have co-signed a letter addressed to peers in the House of Lords. The draft legislation is currently under intense scrutiny by the upper chamber."
"This would be subject to approval from two medical practitioners and a panel comprising a social worker, a senior legal professional, and a psychiatrist. However, Ms Turner, who revealed in a 2022 Elle magazine interview that "for a long time, I was quite sick with an eating disorder", has now voiced "deep concern" over the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill."
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with a prognosis of less than six months to seek an assisted death. The measure would require approval from two medical practitioners and a panel including a social worker, a senior legal professional and a psychiatrist. The draft legislation is under intense scrutiny in the House of Lords. Actress Sophie Turner, who has spoken publicly about a past eating disorder, co-signed a letter to peers warning of a serious risk to individuals with eating disorders. Campaigners express concern about safeguards for people with mental health vulnerabilities.
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