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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Aine Fox

Former Supreme Court judge among those to appear before assisted dying committee

Former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption will give evidence to the assisted dying committee (Supreme Court/PA) - (PA Media)

A former Supreme Court judge and England’s chief medical officer are among witnesses due to appear before the assisted dying committee next week.

Lord Sumption and Professor Sir Chris Whitty will be among some 40 witnesses questioned as a group of MPs prepares to undertake formal scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

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