US EditionIsle of Man Assisted Dying Law Progress Halted
The Ministry of Justice wants coercion, safeguarding and capacity checks written into the Bill before royal assent, delaying implementation by up to two years, officials said.
- On Friday, the Isle of Man's assisted dying legislation faced further delays after the Ministry of Justice declined to recommend it for royal assent, citing European Convention on Human Rights compliance concerns.
- The MoJ previously wrote to the Island's government 12 times regarding the Bill, arguing that safeguards against coercion and mental capacity assessments must be written directly into primary legislation for legal compliance.
- Alex Allinson, a Member of the House of Keys , expressed disappointment at the delay and intends to present new clauses in the coming weeks to strengthen safeguards, hoping to return the Bill for approval before July.
- Working with Tynwald Members, Allinson aims to ensure the legislation reflects local needs while meeting UK requirements, though implementation could take up to two years after royal assent is granted.
- Elsewhere in the British Isles, Jersey's States Assembly passed its draft Assisted Dying Law in February, while the UK Parliament debates the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for those with six months to live.
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