MPs scrutinising the assisted dying Bill will hear from England’s chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty as they meet for the first day of oral evidence on the proposed legislation. Sir Chris is one of about 50 witnesses who will give evidence across three days this week as a committee of 23 MPs prepares to look in detail at each part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

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Sir Chris Whitty speaks to MPs on proposed assisted dying bill.

England's chief medical officer Prof Sir Chris Whitty has urged MPs to not overly complicate assisted dying laws if they

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He is one of around 50 witnesses due to appear across three days this week.

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Assisted dying Bill committee to hear from chief medical officer Chris Whitty

England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty - who said he is 'completely neutral' on assisted dying - warned MPs that a new Bill must be clear on safeguarding rules

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Sir Chris Whitty gives key warning to MPs on assisted dying

Experts including England's chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, are giving evidence to MPs on the assisted dying bill.

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The chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty appeared in front of a committee of MPs to answer questions about proposed assisted dying bill.

Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, appearing before MPs scrutinising the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Image: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire Work to provide an assisted dying service in England and Wales should not be rushed, and “simplicity” is key for good safeguards, a top medic has told MPs. England’s chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty was the first witness to appear before a comm…

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Rollout of assisted dying service ‘best not done at speed’ says Chris Whitty

England's chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty has said assisted dying could come in within two years but it should not be rushed.

Chris Whitty says assisted dying could come in within two years but warns it shouldn't be rushed

Chris Whitty is set to give evidence as the first of three days of evidence in front of the assisted dying Bill committee begins.

Assisted dying Bill committee to hear from chief medical officer Chris Whitty

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