Department Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance Start date 17/10/2022 End date 14/01/2023 Type of consultation Other Deadline for comments 14/01/2023
About the consultation In November 2021 Jersey's States Assembly became the first parliament in the British Isles to decide 'in principle' that assisted dying should be allowed. They also decided that plans should be made for an assisted dying service.
Earlier this year, Islanders were asked to take part in the first phase of
public engagement on assisted dying , sharing their hopes, thoughts and concerns.
This second phase of consultation sets out the plans for an assisted dying service in Jersey and is an opportunity for Islanders to help shape the proposals.
Responses to the consultation will be used to inform final proposals for debate by the States Assembly in early 2023.
Details and timeline on next steps for Assisted dying in Jersey
About assisted dying Assisted dying is where a person with a terminal illness, or experiencing unbearable physical suffering, chooses to end their life with the help of a medical professional.
Assisted dying is not the same as suicide. Assisted dying is a service provided to people in certain limited circumstances that will be set out in law.
Consultation report and summary versions The consultation report sets out the full proposals for assisted dying in Jersey.
In addition, there are several summary versions of the proposals available:
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How to submit comments to the consultation This consultation is now closed.
Assisted dying privacy notice
Responses to the consultation The consultation feedback report describes the consultation process and summarises the responses received.
Assisted Dying in Jersey Phase 2 Consultation Feedback Report .
The appendices include written submissions from stakeholder organisations and individuals.
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