NLJ this week: Lords split as assisted dying Bill faces critical scrutiny

The Bill has been sharply criticised by both the Constitution Committee and the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee for leaving too much to ministerial regulation. Baroness Berger secured an amendment to set up a select committee to take evidence from NHS leaders, professional bodies and palliative care experts.

Lord Falconer, piloting the Bill, has promised amendments, but the fate of the legislation remains uncertain. With further debates ahead and no guarantee of sufficient consensus, Zander concludes that the Bill’s journey towards the statute book hangs in the balance and may be decided as much by politics as principle.