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Will ditching the High Court judge kill the assisted dying bill?

Kim Leadbeater has announced plans to replace the required sign-off from a High Court judge on assisted dying applications with a panel of experts. It’s a risky move

By Mark Mardell

February 10, 2025

Kim Leadbeater argues assisted dying reform is long overdue. Image: Ian Davidson / Alamy Stock Photo

Some campaigners worry that Kim Leadbeater’s bill will divert attention from palliative care. Image: Ian Davidson / Alamy Stock Photo

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Mark Mardell is a freelance writer and broadcaster, and former BBC Radio 4 presenter, North America editor, Europe editor and chief political correspondent

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