Assisted dying legislation questioned at today's Tynwald sitting

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 07:25

How the government will apply assisted dying legislation is on the agenda for today's Tynwald sitting.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover will ask the Chief Minister how the Island will be introducing dying legislation and if it will line up with any provisions passed by the UK Parliament.

Icy weather preparations and the Minister without Portfolio's role as well as 20 other issues will also be raised in today's December sitting.

Tynwald returns this morning from 10am in Legislative Buildings in Douglas.

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