About The Debate
News Programme.
Alex Salmond launches new Scottish independence plan
... It keeps the constitution at the forefront of The Debate, it puts pressure on SNP MSPs to back him, and it keeps his Alba Party relevant...
PMQs: Rishi Sunak accuses Greek PM of grandstanding over Elgin Marbles
... " The Debate then turned to migration, with Mr Sunak claiming Sir Keir wanted closer cooperation with the EU, claiming the Labour leader backed " Brussels over Britain every single time"...
Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity
... It was this group that led The Debate to help draft the 2010 constitution, which for the first time in the country s history provided a legal, albeit limited, avenue for abortion...
Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect
... " Obviously I will keep those discussions completely confidential but let me make it absolutely clear, no cash or money has in any way been offered, what has been offered is the chance to change the shape of The Debate...
Inverness provost caught cleaning windows during meeting
... Mrs Campbell Sinclair said she had continued to listen to The Debate, and had been trying to squeeze in some cleaning into her busy schedule...
Museum reclassifies Roman emperor as trans woman
... The Debate over Elagabalus s gender identity is long-standing and often splits academics...
Concern over delay to abortion clinic buffer zones
... Lord Sharpe added: " This is new legislation on an emotive topic and there are strong views on all sides of The Debate, and determining the appropriate balance will not always be straightforward...
Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?
... The first entry from his diaries we know about so far comes from May 2020, and focuses on The Debate around how to release lockdown restrictions...
Jersey approves principle of legalising assisted dying
Jersey politicians have approved The Principle of legalising assisted dying in The Island .
Plans to draft legislation were amended so a further debate on processes and safeguards is due to be held in 2022.
If those proposals are backed then a draft law could be discussed and voted on in 2023.
Assisted dying involves allowing some terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical Supervision .
was 36 in favour, 10 against and three absent.
Analysis - Freddie Miller , BBC Jersey Political Reporter
This is undoubtedly a hugely significant decision which could have implications beyond Jersey's shores.
But this historic vote represents the beginning, rather than The End , of a process which might - or might not - eventually see assisted dying legalised in The Island .
Detailed work will now begin to determine how assisted dying could be permitted while ensuring vulnerable people remain safe.
At least two more separate votes will be required before The Law can be changed.
Those opposed to assisted dying are certain to continue campaigning, while for those who have long called for The Law to be changed, this will be seen as a major Step Forward .
Safeguards agreed include a pre-approval process, a mandatory period of reflection, pre-approved locations and while registered medical professionals should be able to assist, they are not under a legal duty to do so.
Physician assisted Suicide - the prescription of lethal Drugs - and voluntary euthanasia, where a person has their life ended by a registered medical practitioner, would become legal under the agreed proposals.
During The Debate Deputy Louise Doublet said: " We must recognise the elderly and vulnerable have an inherent value as human beings and ensure they have a place in our society.
" We can do that and look after the rights of those who are suffering unbearably. We can do both. "
Minister for Health and Social Services , Deputy Richard Renouf, who spoke against the proposals, said: " Safeguards can be built up and to The Best of our ability, but none of them can be truly effective.
" None of them would truly protect patients who are going to become vulnerable if assisted dying were to be introduced. "
Deputy David Johnson said: " I think it's important we proceed to The Next step where all the various arguments, the processes and safeguards can be fleshed out in greater detail. "
Deputy Carina Alves said despite her beliefs she agreed with The Proposition .
" This proposition is about choice and I would never want anyone to restrict my choices on something that impacts me and My Body , " She Said .
" Regardless of my faith I have no right to do that. "
The principles agreed by politicians include that the scheme is only open to Jersey residents, aged 18 or over, who have the capacity to make the decision.
The Debate was called after 78% of the citizens' jury, made up of islanders who were asked to apply, ruled it was in favour of changing The Law .
Jersey assisted dying principles
Island residentAged 18 or aboveIndividual has a voluntary, clear, settled and informed wish to end their own lifeThey have capacity to make the decision to end their own lifeThey have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, which is expected to result in unbearable suffering that cannot be alleviated and is reasonably expected to die within six months; or, has an incurable physical condition, resulting in unbearable suffering that cannot be alleviatedFollow BBC Jersey on and. Send your story ideas to.
Source of news: bbc.com
