The Jersey Dying Act was given Royal Assent

“There is still a lot of work to be done, but I am confident that we will work according to the timetable we have set ourselves.

“Assisted dying is a complex and emotive issue, and I thank everyone who worked so hard to get us to take a hard look at this and pass such comprehensive legislation.”

Lorna Pirozzolo, who has terminal breast cancer and campaigned for the Assisted Dying Act, said: “Royal consent and dying will be Jersey law.

“I am personally very grateful to everyone who started and joined this campaign.”

She added that this means no one will feel painful symptoms in the final days, weeks, sometimes months, and the positive impact of that cannot be understated.

The campaigner added: “This proves that people can make a difference when they engage with politics.

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