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MPs vote to scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill

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MP Kim Leadbeater said the change would make the law "even more robust" 26 Labour MPs warned scrapping the High Court's oversight "breaks promises made by proponents of the bill" Ministry of Justice and senior judges raised concerns about the impact on the courts.

The committee is expected to insert details at a later stage.

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English

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