Discussion on assisted dying hosted by Dartford MP
A discussion about assisted dying will be held by Dartford MP Jim Dickson on Thursday evening, ahead of a parliamentary debate.Speakers from Care Not Killing and Dignity In Dying will present arguments for and against changing the law at the event,
What is the assisted dying Bill and how does it work?
Britain’s proposed law to legalise assisted dying is to be voted on by MPs for the first time on November 29 and, if passed, will make it legal for terminally ill people to end their lives.
MPs who vote for ‘assisted dying’ will have blood on their hands
It’s such a clever little euphemism, “assisted dying”. Makes the whole thing sound so kind and helpful, doesn’t it? Much nicer and less bleak than “assisted suicide”. Or, for that matter, “exciting and perfectly legal opportunity to bump off the silly old bat,
Opinion
Keir Starmer Will Need to Choose a Side on Assisted Dying
Martin Ivens is the editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Previously, he was editor of the Sunday Times of London and its chief political commentator.
Assisted dying laws across the world - as MPs set for major vote in 24 hours
Under existing laws assisted dying is currently banned in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and carries a maximum sentence of 14 years. MPs will vote on changing the law on Friday
Ex-PM David Cameron backs assisted dying bill
Former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron has backed moves to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults. In an op-ed in the Times, Lord Cameron said that while he had opposed moves to legalise assisted dying in the past,
Assisted dying: Lord Cameron comes out in favour ahead of Commons vote
Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter and campaigner Rebecca Wilcox says she is "a little bit nervous" ahead of the assisted dying bill vote, but added "it’s great to see Lord Cameron come out in favour of it".
Assisted dying: what is the law in other countries?
Next year, the law is expected to receive royal assent and in 2027 the first assisted deaths may take place. There is a five-year residence requirement. For terminally sick patients, Jersey has also pledged to amend the law to permit assisted suicide.
Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying
As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.
David Cameron backs assisted dying bill in shock U-turn by former prime minister
Lord David Cameron had previously opposed moves to legalise assisted dying - but has now come out in support for the idea ahead of a debate on Friday
MP will not vote in favour of assisted dying bill
A Conservative MP said she would not vote in favour of the bill to legalise assisted dying. Sarah Bool, the MP for South Northamptonshire, said she was concerned the bill would put vulnerable people at risk.
‘I need the option of ending my life peacefully’: Independent readers debate the assisted dying bill
Many shared their personal experiences amid a heated debate, with supporters advocating for patient choice as critics raised ...
Canadian coroner records nearly 430 cases of assisted dying malpractice since 2018
A Canadian coroner has recorded more than 400 cases of malpractice by assisted dying physicians since 2018. Dirk Huyer, ...
Two people with less than six months to live have contrasting views on assisted dying
Clare wants to choose when she dies, Philip thinks assisted dying is 'horrendous'. Both of them were given prognoses of less ...