'Utmost protection' in assisted dying law

Health Minister Tom Binet said he had not plans to make further amendments to the draft legislation

A panel of politicians said it was "content" the level of detail in proposed assisted dying laws ensured islanders would have the "utmost protection and support".

The assisted dying review panel quizzed Health Minister Deputy Tom Binet about the proposed service terminally ill adults would be able to self-refer to, without necessarily needing to go via their doctor.

Chairperson Deputy Louise Doublet said the panel wanted to ensure contingency measures were "robust" if a designated medical practitioner could not carry out a patient's wish.

She said the panel also had concerns about how the service would be communicated to islanders as it was "emotional and sensitive".

The panel was told leaflets and a website would be produced to tell islanders about the availability of the service.

Binet said he was confident the proposed law was "sufficiently robust" and had no plans to make any further amendments.

The panel said the "extensive" detail, particularly on safeguarding would give islanders protection and support, including those with disabilities.

It will produce a report to be presented to the States Assembly ahead of a debate on 20 January.