Role of the Registrar (assisted dying)
The Registrar (assisted dying) is as an important safeguard under the End of Life Choice Act 2019.
The Registrar must check that the processes required by the Act have been complied with before an assisted death can take place.
They also investigate complaints about the Assisted Dying Service, and may refer your complaint to the appropriate agency.
The Registrar is appointed by the Director-General of Health. They are supported by the Ministry of Health’s Assisted Dying Secretariat.
Annual report on the Assisted Dying Service
The Registrar reports to the Minister of Health on the operation of the Assisted Dying Service by 30 June each year.
The Registrar’s annual report provides a summary of service activity for the reporting period and any other matter relating to the operation of the Act that the Registrar thinks appropriate'.
Registrar (assisted dying) annual report June 2023
Registrar (assisted dying) annual report June 2022
Contact the Registrar (assisted dying)
Email: [email protected]
Write ‘For the Registrar (assisted dying)’ in the subject line.
