Biography
Lord Craig of Radley contributed to debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, raising concerns about the adequacy of safeguards for assisted dying decisions. He questioned whether the Mental Capacity Act provides sufficient protection when determining capacity for life-or-death choices, and noted that correspondence from constituents predominantly expressed deep reservations about the proposal.
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Record by topic
- Assisted dying277th of 3712.0
- Learning disability & autism756th of 8992.0
- Palliative & end of life care452nd of 5682.0
What they’ve said
“…difficulties mount as attempts are made to ring-fence away from all others those who might be allowed to choose assisted suicide. Is the Mental Capacity Act a sufficient safeguard in determining sentience when dealing with this life-or-death decision? Its thrust is to determine whether the individual lacks degrees of c…”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
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