Jersey’s Assisted Dying Law has now been granted Royal Assent - the final stage to it coming into force.
The formal approval will make Jersey the first place in the British Isles where assisted dying is legal.
Jersey's government says it's a 'critical step' in making sure the service can start operating late next year.
The service will be offered to terminally-ill adult residents in 'unbearable suffering' with less than six months to live, or 12 months if the condition involves degeneration of the nervous system, such as Motor Neurone Disease.
Politicians legalised assisted dying in Jersey on 26 February 2026, in a landmark vote.
Assisted dying will be offered in Jersey
Work is underway to set up the service, and recruitment has started for key roles.
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Senator Tom Binet, said:
“I’m delighted the assisted dying law has been granted Royal Assent. Our focus now is on continuing our work to get the service set up and running.
“There is still a lot of work to do, but I’ve every confidence that we can do it within the schedule we set ourselves”
“Assisted dying is a complex and emotive issue, and I’m grateful to everyone who’s worked so hard to ensure we considered this so thoroughly and produced such comprehensive legislation”.
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