Alex Allinson believes UK Ministry of Justice discussions won't slow progress
The MHK behind the Assisted Dying Bill says he is confident that a series of questions from the UK's Ministry of Justice on the matter won't slow down its progress.
Details of the questions have been passed to members of the House of Keys.
They had been answered by the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and included a request for details about post death reviews.
Dr Alex Allinson says its normal practice and shouldn't slow things:
Health and Social Care Minister, Claire Christian has written to all MHK's outlining progress on discussions with the UK Ministry of Justice over the Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill, including further detail on safeguards, oversight, and human rights compliance required before Royal Assent can be granted.
In her letter, Ms Christian explains that the Ministry of Justice sought additional reassurance on two human rights issues: the operation of post-death reviews in assisted dying cases, and the robustness of safeguards against coercion.
The minister stresses that, should Royal Assent be granted, the Act will not be commenced until all secondary legislation and the Code of Practice have been developed, consulted upon, and approved by Tynwald, noting that DHSC is legally obliged under section six of the Human Rights Act 2001 to ensure compatibility with Convention rights, including Articles 2, 3, 6, 8 and 14.
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