Gideon Salutin
gideonsalutin.bsky.social
Gideon Salutin
@gideonsalutin.bsky.social
SMF Senior Researcher, currently working on housing, transport, and assisted dying
Latest piece defends the decision by @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social to drop high court judges from the #assisteddying bill as

- Committees will have more expertise in countering coercion
- These committees have proven robust in Spain
- Court backlogs would have limited the judges' involvement anyway
👩‍⚖️No other country with assisted dying requires judicial review.

While several questions remain on the assisted dying bill, the coming amendment improves safety standards, having judges in a more suitable position, @gideonsalutin.bsky.social explains👇
www.smf.co.uk/commentary_p...
Judges' smaller role in assisted dying will strengthen safety
SMF's Gideon Salutin explains why Kim Leadbeater MP's proposed changes to assisted dying bill will improve safety standards.
www.smf.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM