As a result, it did not currently meet requirements under the European Convention on Human Rights, government was told.
The MOJ stressed that while it was unable to recommend the bill for Royal Assent “at this time”, it should “not be interpreted as disallowing Royal Assent”.
It “reflects solely the need to ensure that the legislation once enacted contains the necessary protections required”, it said.
Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson, who brought the private member’s bill forward, said while he was “obviously disappointed”, work was already underway by the Attorney General’s Chamber to “draft amendments which will address these technical issues”.
He said the bill was passed by the island’s “independent parliament” after “over two decades of campaigning by many members of our community”.
The proposed law change would provide “compassion, choice, and dignity for those with a terminal illness facing an inevitable death”, he said.
He added he would be working with Tynwald members over the coming weeks to bring forward “a series of amendments to the bill which will strengthen the existing safeguards”.
The Isle of Man government has declined to comment.
