Correspondence between AG's chambers and UK Ministry of Justice
Authority [[attorney-general-s-chambers
Date received 2026-02-03
Outcome No information sent - all held but exempt
Outcome date 2026-02-26
Topic [[government-administration

Summary

A request was made for correspondence between the Attorney General's Chambers and the UK Ministry of Justice regarding the Assisted Dying Bill 2023 since February 2025. The authority confirmed holding the information but refused disclosure citing legal professional privilege and international relations exemptions.

Key Facts

  • The request covered correspondence regarding the Assisted Dying Bill 2023 from February 2025 onwards.
  • The Attorney General's Chambers confirmed holding the requested information.
  • The Bill is identified as a private members bill for which the AG provided drafting services.
  • The authority confirmed providing legal advice to support Ministers on the policy and legislative proposals.
  • Publicly available updates on the Bill's status can be found on the Tynwald website.

Data Disclosed

  • 5275313
  • 2026-02-03
  • 2026-02-26
  • February 2025
  • Assisted Dying Bill 2023
  • section 40
  • section 29
  • 20260209
  • 20202040
  • k260210

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Legal professional privilege)
  • Section 29 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (International relations)

Original Request

FOI to the AG's chambers To provide any correspondence between the AG and the Ministry of Justice regarding the Assisted Dying Bill 2023 since February 2025