Lauren Edwards MP: speeches
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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- 11 Sept 2026 · Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · Hansard source
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As has been mentioned, the Bill has been subject to hundreds of hours of scrutiny, and amendments have been made to strengthen its safeguards, but that does not mean it cannot be strengthened further. As with any Bill, it will benefit from additional scrutiny. The Bill before us today already includes an important clarification on eating disorders that was agreed without a vote in the House of Lords last time. Together with the co-sponsor of the Bill in the House of Lords, Lord Falconer, who is in the Gallery today, I have recently met representatives from medical bodies and hospice organisations to discuss further amendments that could be made in the other place.
- 11 Sept 2026 · Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · Hansard source
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I would start by saying that the Bill is explicit that it does not apply to people with a disability.
- 11 Sept 2026 · Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · Hansard source
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I would be happy to address that point. There is not a uniform view among disabled people on assisted dying. Like with anything, within organisations there are people who arrive at different views. It is important that we are giving disabled people the same rights as other people. It is very clear in the Bill that it is for adults aged over 18 who have a terminal illness and who only have six months to live. It specifically makes clear that it does not apply to people who have a disability.
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| Social security and pensions | 3 |
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