Assisted dying bill amendment aims to close potential ‘anorexia loophole’ – The Guardian

Posted January 22nd, 2025 in assisted suicide, bills, health, mental health, news, parliament, select committees, suicide and tagged by sally

‘MPs will look to close a potential anorexia loophole in the assisted dying bill that psychiatrists fear could result in people with severe eating disorders using it to end their lives. The Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, who sits on the committee of MPs that will scrutinise the proposed law, is tabling an amendment to tighten the language around mental capacity.’

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The Guardian, 21st January 2025

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