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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Top KC claims assisted dying bill is not compatible with human rights convention

A top lawyer has claimed that the assisted dying bill breaches the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), because of inadequate safeguards for people with disabilities.

Tom Cross KC’s review of the legislation comes as the government is expected to publish the impact assessment of the bill, which is due to have its final stages debated in the Commons on 16 May.

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