My Death, My Decision has expanded their team by hiring former MP and Government Minister, Dehenna Davison, to bolster their campaign for a compassionate assisted dying law.
With the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill progressing through Parliament, My Death, My Decision is advocating for vital enhancements to ensure the Bill remains both safe and compassionate. Dehenna Davison will play a pivotal role in supporting these efforts.
Whilst a Member of Parliament, Dehenna successfully lobbied for changes to victim support for families touched by one punch manslaughter, as well as for improved healthcare for those living with both lobular breast cancer and with migraine.
Trevor Moore, Chair of My Death, My Decision, said:
‘We are delighted to have Dehenna join our team, bringing her extensive experience of Parliament and advocacy campaigns to My Death, My Decision, as we move to propose enhancements to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the remaining Parliamentary stages. With Dehenna’s help, underpinned by legal and medical expertise, we will work with MPs to ensure the law passed is safe, compassionate and workable.”
Dehenna Davison said:
“My drive to enter politics has always been about fostering positive change. I am excited to continue this mission with My Death, My Decision, advocating for improvements to assisted dying laws that serve those in need. Parliament faces challenging decisions on this in the months ahead, and I look forward to supporting MPs to ensure the Bill incorporates strong safeguards while respecting individual choice.”
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Members of the MDMD team, as well as individuals affected by the current law on assisted dying, are available for interview upon request.
For further comment or information, media should contact Nathan Stilwell at nathan.stilwell@mydeath-mydecision.org.uk or phone 07456200033.
My Death, My Decision is a grassroots campaign group that wants the law in England and Wales to allow mentally competent adults who are terminally ill or intolerably suffering from an incurable condition the option of a legal, safe, and compassionate assisted death. With the support of over 3,000 members and supporters, we advocate for an evidence-based law that would balance individual choice alongside robust safeguards and finally give the people of England and Wales choice at the end of their lives.
