Former Newcastle GP Dr Dave Moor was investigated further by the GMC despite his acquittal following allegations he carried out the "mercy-killing" of a terminally-ill patient.
The Homicide Review Advisory Group said a so-called mercy killing attracted the same mandatory life penalty as serial killings and it said it wanted sentencing for murder to be discretionary.
Earlier the Homicide Review Advisory Group said a so-called mercy killing attracted the same mandatory life penalty as serial killings and it said it wanted sentencing for murder to be discretionary.