"My Lords, of the 43 amendments in this group, 35 are in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Pannick and Lord Birt. They propose a framework for a completely new process outside that already created by this defective Bill, requiring a service of both advice and assistance. This includes …..." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech
"I have been to A&E many times, particularly with my son, and I have never had a navigator. How does one have a navigator in A&E?..." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech
"My Lords, very briefly, I support these amendments. The process is designed only to kill but, inevitably, as noble Lords have explained, there will be complications. People react differently to different drugs. Only with full information will the patient be able to consent. Without it, that consent cannot exist.
"My Lords, that is what I just said—why must the doctor discuss with the patient their wishes in the event of complications arising? Why is there no requirement to explain and discuss the risks of complications?..." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech
"I want to be really clear about this, because it is so fundamental and so important. The noble and learned Lord just described Clause 12(2)(c). Sub-paragraphs (i) to (iii) are not relevant to this discussion, but sub-paragraph (iv) and paragraph (d) are. They require three pieces of information in order …..." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech
"Can I ask a question before the noble Lord sits down—eventually? There is a clause—I apologise, but I cannot remember which one it is—that says that if the patient cannot administer, push or whatever the substance, then the doctor can assist. If the patient comes around and is fitting, and …..." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech
"We are seeking to establish whether this is a regime under the health regulation or where else it lies. I think there are questions to ask...." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech
"My Lords, Amendment 422 relates to the test used to determine whether an officer acted in breach of discipline when he or she used force in self-defence. We come late to this, but it is a very important issue. Currently, the test used in police disciplinary law is the civil …..." Baroness O'Loan - View Speech