No obligation to continue with request to access voluntary assisted dying

In force

(1)

If an individual starts a request to access voluntary assisted dying, the individual may, at any time, decide not to take any further steps in relation to the request.

(2)

However, the individual does not need to start a new request if the individual later decides to take further steps in relation to the request.

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9 No obligation to continue with request to access voluntary assisted dying