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Review into Assisted Dying Launched

Scrutiny

8 September 2025

The Assisted Dying Review Panel has today launched a comprehensive review into the proposed Assisted Dying legislation. The legislation was lodged in the States Assembly by the Council of Ministers on 02 September and is due to be debated later this year.

The review will determine whether the legislation gives effect to the principles set out by the States Assembly through the adoption of P.18/2024 – Assisted Dying.

The review will consider the following key areas:

The legislation’s legal, medical, financial, and sustainability implications
Whether any further ethical considerations must be taken
The legislation’s alignment with the principles of dignity, safeguarding and freedom of choice
The adequacy of the proposed safeguards for all individuals involved in the proposed Assisted Dying service

As part of its review, the Panel will publicly question the Minister for Health and Social Services, and other Ministers if required, on the details of the final Assisted Dying legislation and any identified areas of concern. Public hearings may also be held with key stakeholders to ascertain whether the government has considered the views of experts when finalising the legislation. Further information on these hearings will be shared in due course.

The Panel will begin its Review by calling for evidence and seeking expert advice in order to produce a thorough report, which will include findings and recommendations to the States Assembly and Council of Ministers prior to the debate. The Panel’s report will be supplemented by an advisors’ report, aligning all key findings and recommendations.

Chair of the Assisted Dying Review Panel, Deputy Louise Doublet, said:

“Assisted Dying is an emotive, challenging subject. The presentation of this legislation comes nearly four years after the Assembly agreed, in principle, that Assisted Dying should be permitted in Jersey. Understandably, considerable analysis and scrutiny must be undertaken - including a wide range of public engagement – to ensure Jersey’s adoption of any form of assisted dying is done so with the proper due diligence, appropriate and thorough scrutiny, and the support of the public. Alongside our previous review and the Government’s previous consultation work, our review into this legislation is another measure to ensure this level of consideration continues.

“We will be looking very carefully at the Assisted Dying legislation that the government has presented to the Assembly. We will ensure that it is fit for purpose for a small jurisdiction like Jersey, and that it aligns with the principles adopted by the Assembly last year.

“Should there be any gaps within the legislation, or should it appear to fall short of international best practice, we will offer evidence-based observations as to how these could be mitigated. The Panel will present a report, including any findings and recommendations, to the States Assembly and Council of Ministers for consideration.”

For more detail on the review, click here.