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Assisted Dying Bill drops High Court sign-off

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Assisted Dying Bill drops High Court sign-off

Assisted Dying Bill drops High Court sign-off

The Assisted Dying Bill currently being scrutinised by MPs will no longer require patients to receive the direct sign-off of a high court judge before they die.

Shadow minister Matt Vickers - who opposed the bill in the House of Commons vote - said the decision is "a huge concern".

Report by Kennedyl.

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