Cannan says Assisted Dying Bill could cause constitutional crisis
The chief minister has told Manx Radio he believes the Assisted Dying Bill will fail the people of the Isle of Man.
Alfred Cannan says it could cause a ‘constitutional crisis’ on the Island as efforts to implement it continue.
The legislation is being spearheaded by Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson who has suggested a number of changes to address UK Ministry of Justice concerns.
It’s after it failed to grant Royal Assent citing issues with safeguards, capacity and arrangements for monitoring assisted deaths.
Dr Allinson's proposals include inserting four new clauses, including one to safeguard vulnerable adults, and one asking the High Bailiff to carry out a review following an assisted death to ensure the laws were followed correctly.
Tynwald will be asked to consider the proposals when the court sits in June.
Yesterday (5 May), he got the House of Keys to support his points which he believes will satisfy the Ministry of Justice.
However, not everyone is convinced.
Both men have been speaking to John Moss:
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