Jersey assisted dying law granted Royal Assent
Summary
Jersey has officially approved a law allowing adults who are terminally ill to choose to end their own lives. The law has received Royal Assent, which means it can now be put into action, with the assisted dying service expected to start next year.Key Facts
- The assisted dying law was approved by Jersey’s government in February 2026.
- Royal Assent has now been granted, allowing the law to be officially registered and enforced.
- The law applies to terminally ill adults who want the option to end their lives.
- Work to set up the assisted dying service is already underway, including hiring key staff.
- The Minister for Health and Social Services, Tom Binet, expressed confidence in meeting the planned start date next year.
- Campaigners, including Lorna Pirozzolo who has incurable breast cancer, welcomed the law as a relief for those with painful and difficult end-of-life symptoms.
- This law represents a significant change in Jersey’s approach to end-of-life care.
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