22 March 2024
The Council of Ministers has lodged a report and proposition setting
out detailed assisted dying proposals for debate by the States Assembly on Tuesday 21
May.
There is an extended lodging period of 9 weeks, as opposed to the usual 6 weeks, to allow
Assembly members additional time to fully consider the proposals.
The report and proposition describe how the Jersey assisted dying service would work,
who would be eligible for an assisted death, and how a person’s eligibility would be
assessed.
If the States Assembly approves the proposition, work will then commence on preparation
of a draft assisted dying law.
Public briefing sessions will take place during the lodging period so that Islanders can find
out more about how the proposed assisted dying service would work. The sessions will
take place on:
- Tuesday 26 March, 12pm-12.45pm, St Paul’s Centre
- Tuesday 26 March, 1pm-2pm, St Paul’s Centre
- Thursday 2 May, 5pm-7pm, St Clement’s Parish Hall
There will also be separate briefing sessions for health and care professionals and
dedicated engagement sessions for disabled Islanders. Details of these sessions will be
available at gov.je/assisteddying.
Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Tom Binet, said: "Assisted dying is a
complex issue which other jurisdictions are also actively working to consider. The proposals
brought forward by the Council of Ministers are very comprehensive and will help ensure
that our Assembly does justice to this important matter."
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