The language used during debates on this subject are important but often some terms are used which would benefit from clarification The public consultation on the Bill’s proposals received a record number of responses with 76% pf respondents fully supportive of the proposals and a further 2% partially supportive. There have been several attempts at introducing legislation through the House of Lords and Liam McArthur MSP, Liberal Democrat member for the Orkney Islands is currently progressing a Private Member’s Bill through the Scottish Parliament In 2021 a Citizen’s Jury reported to the Government of Jersey with recommendations that assisted dying should be permitted for island residents aged 18 or over, who have a terminal illness or are experiencing unbearable suffering and wish to end their own life. Jurisdictions which have legislated for assisted dying include all six states in Australia, New Zealand, 10 states in the USA and the District of Columbia, Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands. At the time of writing, some form of assisted dying is legal in at least 25 jurisdictions with over 200 million people having access to this service.

Since then there have been Tynwald petitions, affirmative motions by Junior Tynwald and in February 2015 the Honourable Member for Rushen, Juan Watterson also asked for leave to introduce a bill to amend the law with respect to assisted dying which was not supported at that time.Īround the world similar debates are taking place. At the time an amendment was passed to set up a Select Committee of five members to take written and oral evidence and their extensive report was published in 2006 In May 2003 John Rimington MHK asked for leave to introduce a Private Members Bill. Tynwald has discussed the issues around assisted dying several times in the past. The aim of this public consultation is to explore some of the policies and procedures involved in drafting such a Bill before it can be created and bought back to Tynwald for democratic debate. “ To enable adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with specified assistance to end their own life and for connected purposes”. They can be contacted on 01624 668191.Īt the sitting of the House of Keys on 14 th June 2022 Dr Alex Allinson, MHK for Ramsey was given leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill If you do feel affected by the contents of this consultation and would like to discuss your feelings further CRUSE Bereavement Care can give confidential advice and bereavement support. Even discussing it can trigger personal memories of loss and bereavement. The debate about choice around how and when an individual can face their own death is very personal and can be emotive. And yet there have been consistent calls and campaigns for individuals to be allowed greater autonomy and choice when they approach the time of their inevitable passing. Palliative care has revolutionised the way we approach terminal illnesses and death. Modern medicine and science continues to advance effective treatments and cures for a whole range of illnesses. *The content within this consultation is provided by the Member responsible, Dr Alex Allinson MHK, and is a parliamentary matter for Members of Tynwald*

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