Whilst the discussion around assisted dying sparks controversy from an ethical and legal standpoint, there is also conversation to be had in terms of succession, criminal law, tax planning and insurance.
Commenting in an article for CityWealth magazine, Partner Sheilagh Magee explains the UK’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and explores the potential challenges and changes.
Sheilagh writes:
The ongoing debate over assisted dying in England and Wales is gaining increasing attention, particularly with the progression of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-2025, which is currently in the Committee stage of its journey through Parliament. The bill seeks to establish a legal ‘right to die,’ specifically addressing doctor-assisted suicide. Under this arrangement, the bill will give terminally ill adults with mental capacity who have less than 6 months to live, the right to request assistance from a doctor to end their life.
Sheilagh Magee
Partner
Read the full article on the CityWealth website.
