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Key issues were monitoring whether some groups were over- or under- utilising assisted dying and what factors were influencing a decision to access assisted dying.
Capacity
The Bill as amended at stage 2
To be eligible for assisted dying, the person must have the capacity to make the request for an assisted death.
The Presiding Officer himself has undertaken a significant programme of media engagement in this regard and the team has been providing support accordingly.
Review of Evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.