As lawyers we stand in a neutral position regarding end of life matters and assisted dying.
We will provide impartial legal advice on these matters to assist you.
As lawyers, we adopt a neutral and impartial position in relation to end-of-life matters, including assisted dying. Our role is not to promote or oppose any particular ethical, moral or political view, but to explain the current legal position clearly and to advise you on the legal consequences of any decisions or concerns arising in this area.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, sometimes referred to as the Assisted Dying Bill, was proposed legislation which sought to change the law for certain terminally ill adults by allowing, in defined circumstances and subject to safeguards, a request for assistance to end life. However, Parliament is not currently proceeding with the Bill and it has not become law.
The present legal position therefore remains unchanged. Assisted dying is not lawful in England and Wales, and any act intended to encourage or assist another person’s suicide may give rise to criminal liability. We can provide advice on the existing law, advance decisions, lasting powers of attorney, capacity, best interests decision-making, palliative care issues, safeguarding concerns and the legal framework surrounding end-of-life choices.
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We are experts in advising on end of life matters.
We will draft for you an end of life statement to be used as and when consent is sought regarding assisted dying.
We will discuss making an advance decision where, if you lack mental capacity you may decline certain types of treatment.
Call us on 0207 006 1210 or contact@linleyjames.co.uk to discuss drafting an end of life statement for you.