Extra layer of scrutiny for assisted dying Bill as peers pore over legislation

Baroness Luciana Berger has put forward an amendment to have a select committee further scrutinise the assisted dying Bill (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Archive)

Funding for assisted dying and the role psychiatrists will play in the process are expected to be issues scrutinised by a special committee as proposed legislation continues its journey towards becoming law.

A move to set up a select committee is likely to be confirmed on Friday when the House of Lords resumes its Second Reading debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.