Amendments — Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Proposed amendments

40 amendments across 6 provisions

New clauses & schedules 15

Amendment #10020761#10020761No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“No health professional shall raise assisted dying first

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10020764#10020764No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“No health professional shall raise assisted dying with a person under 18

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10020837#10020837No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Guidance: administration of pain relief to people who are terminally ill

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10021357#10021357No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Monitoring by Chief Medical Officer

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10021787#10021787No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Implications for civil procedure rules and probate proceedings

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10021791#10021791No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Board to consult communities

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022535#10022535No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Report where assistance not provided because coordinating doctor not satisfied of all relevant matters

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022536#10022536No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“No obligation to provide assistance etc

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022543#10022543No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Standard of proof

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022547#10022547No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Investigation of deaths etc

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022548#10022548No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Regulation of approved substances and devices for self-administration

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022552#10022552No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Prohibition on advertising

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022556#10022556No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Doctor independence

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022557#10022557No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Replacing the coordinating or independent doctor where unable or unwilling to continue to act

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Amendment #10022560#10022560No decisionNew clause / schedule

Amendment text

To move the following Clause—
“Novel treatments not authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: AddClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2 3

Amendment #10020762#10020762No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 2, line 2, leave out “within 6 months” and insert—
“(i) in the case of a neurodegenerative illness, disease, or medical condition, within 12 months; or

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2

Amendment #10020838#10020838No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 2, line 6, leave out “within 6 months” and insert—
“(i) in the case of a neurodegenerative illness or disease, within 12 months; or

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 2

Amendment #10021076#10021076No decisionRemoves provision

Amendment text

Clause 2, page 2, line 6, leave out from “expected” to end

Stage: Report stage
Type: DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause: 2

Clause 8 17

Amendment #10026330#10026330No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A) A person is only eligible to make a declaration under subsection (1) if they have completed a standardised legal and medical competency test no more than one month before making the declaration to assess their cognitive function and decision-making capacity.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10026331#10026331No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A) A person is only eligible to make a declaration under subsection (1) if they have completed a psychiatric or psychological evaluation no more than one month before making the declaration which states that they are not suffering from depression, anxiety or cognitive impairments.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10026337#10026337No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A) A person is only eligible to make a declaration under subsection (1) if they have attended a private interview with a trained professional no more than one month before making the declaration and that professional has stated in a report that they are satisfied that the person is making their declaration in the absence of any external pressure.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10026346#10026346No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 16, leave out from “must” to end of line 17 and insert “, when aged 18 or over—
(a) have a preliminary discussion with a registered medical practitioner, and

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10026417#10026417No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) Neither the coordinating doctor nor the other person under subsection (2)(c)(ii) may at the time of taking receipt of the first declaration be employed by or contracted to the National Health Service, an NHS Trust or any body or agency holding itself out to be a part of the NHS.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10026425#10026425No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) A first declaration made, or purported to be made, by a person who—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10028544#10028544No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 22, leave out “doctor” and insert “professional”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029091#10029091No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) A first declaration must include the person’s reason for requesting assistance to die.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029200#10029200No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) Where the person is a resident of a registered care or nursing home—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029346#10029346No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A) A person who wants to make a declaration must be put in touch with their local assisted dying panel (see section (Assisted dying panel)).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029450#10029450No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 21, leave out from “by” to end of line 24 and insert “two members of the licensed assisted dying panel, following documented discussion with the person recording their reasons for and understanding of the request for an assisted death.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029484#10029484No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 25, leave out “coordinating doctor” and insert “panel”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029504#10029504No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 17 at end insert—
“(1A) All existing health and social care services must continue to provide all necessary care and support for a person who makes a declaration to end their life in accordance with this Act under subsection (1).”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10029546#10029546No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) Both the coordinating doctor and the other person under subsection (2)(c)(ii) must at the time of taking receipt of the first declaration be employed by or contracted to the National Health Service.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10032351#10032351No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) The first declaration must include a signed acknowledgement that the person has been informed of and understands the known risks, uncertainties and possible complications associated with the approved substance.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10035012#10035012No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A) A person is eligible to make a first declaration only once they have been approved for fast-track NHS continuing healthcare funding by the relevant authority.”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Amendment #10035037#10035037No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 8, page 4, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) Where a person is resident in a care home or nursing home, before a first declaration can be made, a consultant psychiatrist, who is independent of the nursing home and has conducted a medical examination of the person, must certify that the person—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 8

Clause 9 1

Amendment #10021107#10021107No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 9, page 6, line 3, leave out from “person” to the second “the” in line 5 and insert “convene a panel to carry out the first assessment.
(1A) The clinical panel should consist of—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 9

Clause 11 1

Amendment #10020968#10020968No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Clause 11, page 9, line 25, leave out paragraph (g) and insert—
“(g) ask the person whether they have discussed the request with their next of kin and other persons they are close to and, where they have not done so, discuss their reasons for not doing so.”

Stage: Report stage
Type: EditBillBody
Clause: 11

Other amendments 3

Amendment #10029087#10029087No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Leave out “18” and insert “25”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody

Amendment #10029121#10029121No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

In paragraph (b), leave out “a discussion” and insert “an assessment”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody

Amendment #10029122#10029122No decisionAmends text

Amendment text

Leave out paragraph (a) and insert—
“(a) have a multidisciplinary specialist palliative care assessment, and”

Stage: Committee stage
Type: EditBillBody

OpenTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

New clauses & schedules 15

Clause 2 3

Clause 8 17

Clause 9 1

Clause 11 1

Other amendments 3