Senedd would get final say on assisted dying in Wales – health secretary

NHS Wales could refuse to offer assisted suicide even if Leadbeater Bill becomes law

In a setback for supporters of assisted suicide, the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) may refuse to implement assisted suicide in the NHS in Wales even if the assisted suicide Bill is passed in Westminster. After passing Third Reading in the House of Commons last month, Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is expected to receive its Second Reading in the House of Lords later this year. However, even if the Bill manages to make it t…

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The Senedd would have the final say on whether to implement assisted dying in NHS Wales, but services could be available outside the public sector, the health secretary confirmed. Peter Fox, the Conservative chair of the Senedd’s health committee, sought clarity on the Welsh Government’s position and its powers to implement assisted dying in Wales Health secretary Jeremy Miles said the Welsh Government maintained a neutral position as he drew a …

Senedd would get final say on assisted dying in Wales – health secretary

The Senedd would have the final say on whether to implement assisted dying in NHS Wales, but services could be available outside the public sector, the health secretary confirmed.