"Peers opposed to assisted dying say they see "massive problems" in a bill to legalise it in England and Wales, as the proposed legislation returns to Parliament later."
"It is really unfortunate that the House of Lords is having to interrogate such an underdeveloped piece of legislation that hasn't yet been properly scrutinised. The uncomfortable truth is this Bill is silent on a whole raft of issues which means we are in the dark about how assisted dying would work in practice."
"The "degree of deliberation, assessment and scrutiny is therefore significantly less than we would expect to see for an equivalent government bill. "This is especially concerning given the subject matter of the bill."
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Lords for a two-day debate amid substantial opposition. Peers and committees warn that the bill has received significantly less scrutiny than expected and contains sweeping, unspecified powers for government. Supporters urge respect for the Commons vote in June, while opponents say the bill is underdeveloped and silent on many practical issues for assisted dying. Baroness Luciana Berger has tabled an amendment requesting further committee evidence from professionals and ministers. Allies say the proposed additional scrutiny would report by year-end, not cause indefinite delay.
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