The Guardian UK: Politics Weekly   /     Is the assisted dying bill doomed? โ€“ Politics Weekly UK

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The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it safer, but does it undermine trust in the bill? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, talks to our deputy political editor, Jessica Elgot, about the changes, and asks Kit Malthouse and Jess Asato โ€“ MPs on different sides of the debate โ€“ what happens next Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it safer, but does it undermine trust in the bill? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, talks to our deputy political editor, Jessica Elgot, about the changes, and asks Kit Malthouse and Jess Asato โ€“ MPs on different sides of the debate โ€“ what happens next Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>

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The spotlight is back on the assisted dying bill after it was revealed the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases is to be scrapped. Gaby Hinsliff talks to our deputy political editor, Jessica Elgot, and to Kit Malthouse and Jess Asato
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00:31:50
Publishing date
2025-02-13 05:00
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