Assisted Dying Bill Debate: Dame Meg Hillier’s Opposition | House of Commons

Duration: 7'48''

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The Labour MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, Dame Meg Hillier, voiced her concerns regarding the bill. She argued that the proposed changes, particularly the removal of mandatory High Court reviews in favor of expert panels, could weaken essential safeguards designed to protect vulnerable individuals from potential coercion. Dame Hillier emphasized the necessity for thorough scrutiny and public consultation before implementing such significant legislative changes. See the full transcript of the debate here: https://tinyurl.com/6d32bjrt.

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