Biography
Sir Jeremy Wright has engaged with assisted dying and related end-of-life issues through three Commons debate speeches in 2025. His contributions focused on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, where he discussed legislative scrutiny of the proposed legislation and specific safeguards including the role of an assisted dying commissioner and panel processes. He also raised mental health support for people with terminal illnesses as a distinct consideration within this policy area.
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“It is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Glasgow North East (Maureen Burke) and many others who have given brave testimony of their own personal experience in this matter. I join the tributes to the hon.”
Record by topic
- Assisted dying193rd of 3713.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
What they’ve said
“…Like the hon. Lady’s amendments, my amendment 47 seeks to remedy the problem by ensuring that the assisted dying commissioner notifies anyone they think may have relevant evidence to give so that they can give it.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-05-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
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