All 2 Debates between Liz Saville Roberts and Jake Richards

Tue 28th Jan 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Second sitting)
Public Bill Committees

Committee stage: 2nd sitting & Committee stage: 2nd sitting

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Liz Saville Roberts and Jake Richards
Jake Richards Portrait Jake Richards
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Q There are some amendments being tabled that would offer further clarification and include more things that have to be considered. I have a similar question to the one I asked the previous panel, when I think you were here in the Public Gallery. Would offering further guidance to your members be welcome, or would you again err on the side of trusting their professional discretion?

Dr Green: As Dr Whitty said, I think simplicity is the key here.

Liz Saville Roberts Portrait Liz Saville Roberts
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Q Dr Green, you mentioned the different jurisdictions within the United Kingdom and the Crown dependencies. What issues have your members raised in relation to this legislation?

Dr Green: In terms of the cross-border issues?

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (First sitting)

Debate between Liz Saville Roberts and Jake Richards
Jake Richards Portrait Jake Richards
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Well, we have had lots of lists, but Lord Sumption and Lord Neuberger are giving evidence, I believe; Lord Sumption is, anyway. These things can be tested and challenged, so the notion that we need to have others is slightly absurd. We have the law lecturer from Cambridge University as well.

Liz Saville Roberts Portrait Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (PC)
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Diolch yn fawr iawn. I put it on record that I am very grateful that we will be able to find time for a legal adviser. It will not be a representative of the Senedd, because it has become apparent that the Senedd itself will not provide a Clerk to advise us. That seems to be a weak point in the process of making legislation: I think that as legislators we should be able to receive advice on the issue that is non-political and is perceived as non-political, so we probably need to address that in future. It will not be a representative of the Senedd, but I will seek within the time to get a legal advisor who is recognised as an expert in this field.