Delegated powers in the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill (as amended at Stage 2)
Recommendations & Conclusions
Review of relevant powers
The Committee reiterates its Stage 1 recommendation that the Bill be amended to include a statutory requirement to consult the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and the General Medical Council before the power is exercised.
The Committee considers that the affirmative procedure should apply to regulations under section 12(5)(e), given the sensitivity and potential impact on safeguards.
The Committee is content with the power in principle and with the choice of affirmative procedure.
The Committee is content with the power, as revised.
The Committee welcomes the addition of a statutory consultation requirement. However, the Committee also reiterates its Stage 1 recommendation, that the Bill be amended to include a statutory requirement to consult the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland before regulations are made under this power.
The Committee is content with the power in section 20A(1) in principle but recommends that the Bill be amended so that regulations made under this power are subject to the affirmative procedure.
The Committee is content with the power in principle and that it is not subject to any parliamentary procedure.
The Committee is content with the power, as revised and welcomes the addition of a statutory consultation requirement.
The Committee is content with the delegated power, as revised.