Proposed changes to the assisted dying bill are a step forward in protecting the rights of terminally ill people while ensuring their safety. By introducing a Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission and expert panels, the bill addresses concerns about the unworkable demands on the High Court. These changes ensure robust safeguards without overburdening individuals during their final months.
Swapping High Court oversight with a so-called "expert panel" seriously risks weakening safeguards before this law has even passed. Removing judicial scrutiny could undermine protections for the vulnerable, handing significant power to unelected individuals operating without public accountability. This sets a dangerous precedent, and could be the start of a slippery slope in assisted dying legislation.