How did the Commons respond to the covid-19 pandemic?
The House of Commons changed many of its working practices in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Some of these changes were retained, but most were not.
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Commons Library debate pack - The law on assisted dying (291 KB , PDF)
Under the Suicide Act 1961 it is an offence for a person to encourage or assist the suicide (or attempted suicide) of another. Suicide or attempted suicide are not in themselves criminal offences.
There have been several legal cases regarding the offence of assisted suicide, particularly in the context of disabled or terminally ill people who are unable to end their lives without assistance from family, friends or doctors.
Documents to download
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Commons Library debate pack - The law on assisted dying (291 KB , PDF)
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Intergovernmental relations during the covid-19 pandemic
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Law or guidance? Public health restrictions during the covid-19 pandemic
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