NEWS AND COMMENT

Assisted Dying debate should happen “sooner rather than later”.

Dame Esther Rantzen, the broadcaster who founded the charities Childline and The Silver Line, announced on Radio 4’s The Today podcast that she had joined the assisted dying centre Dignitas.…

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Jersey assisted dying ethics review ‘unnecessary’

An “ethics review” of assisted dying in Jersey has been published, but campaigners have questioned the need for the review, the scope of the report and the report’s recommendations. Assisted…

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Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill passes key stage

Dr Alex Allinson’s Assisted Dying Bill has passed its second reading in the Isle of Man Parliament, bringing the jurisdiction a vital step closer to a working, compassionate assisted dying…

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Two soaps explore assisted dying at the same time

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Over a third of Church of England priests support assisted dying

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee heard testimony from experts from countries where access to assisted dying is permitted based on ‘unbearable suffering’.

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Our Summary: The Assisted Dying Inquiry

My Death, My Decision is a grassroots campaign group that wants the law in England and Wales to allow those who are terminally ill or intolerably suffering the option of…

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Health Minister: Government will not stand in the way of assisted dying

Helen Whately MP, Minister of State of the Department for Health and Social Care told the Health and Social Care’s inquiry on assisted dying that the Government will not stand…

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Isle of Man takes first step on the road to an assisted dying law

The Isle of Man took a step closer to introducing an assisted dying law today, as Dr Alex Allinson’s Assisted Dying Bill passed its first reading. The progress being made…

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DIGNITAS: “It’s about time” the UK changes law on assisted dying

The Swiss assisted dying organisation DIGNITAS has told parliamentarians that the UK should legalise assisted dying. Silvan Luley, a member of the organisation today gave evidence to the Health and…

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Dominoes are falling: Majority of surgeons support assisted dying.

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee heard testimony from experts from countries where access to assisted dying is permitted based on ‘unbearable suffering’.

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Compassion lead to assisted dying law, say international experts

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee heard testimony from experts from countries where access to assisted dying is permitted based on ‘unbearable suffering’.

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Assisted dying law forces individuals to end their lives early, say top lawyers

Today, the Human Rights (Joint Committee) took evidence from four leading barristers and professors on Human rights and assisted dying. Parliamentarians heard from a range of legal professionals that assisted…

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Assisted Dying Inquiry: Health and Social Care Committee Takes Next Steps

  Amid a flurry of planned oral evidence sessions and online roundtable discussions, the Health and Social Care Committee has at last published the written submissions made by various parties…

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Why Dying Matters To Me

By Tim Wardle Assisted dying campaigner and My Death, My Decision supporter. This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week. I am here to talk about why my death matters to…

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Dame Prue Leith becomes MDMD Patron

  We are delighted to welcome our new Patron, Dame Prue Leith. Prue will be a fantastic addition to our ever-growing organisation alongside fellow Patrons Dr Henry Marsh, Miriam Margolyes…

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My Death, My Decision Isle of Man launched

My Death, My Decision has officially launched a campaign group on the Isle of Man. The grassroots group Let Me Choose will become My Death, My Decision Isle of Man…

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Senedd deserves power to legalise assisted dying

My Death, My Decision has argued that Wales should have the power to legislate on assisted dying, in their response to the Welsh Government’s Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future…

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France’s Citizens’ Jury supports assisted dying

In their first indicative ballot, members of the Citizens’ Jury on assisted dying in France voted overwhelmingly in favour of legalising assisted dying. Almost 75% of participants voted in favour of…

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On the anniversary of her death, we salute the legacy of the committed assisted dying campaigner Debbie Purdy

Debbie Purdy led an enviable life before multiple sclerosis changed it forever. As a music journalist Debbie not only had access to music gigs for free, but the venues wouldn’t…

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Assisted Dying Inquiry – Have your say!

If you see a blank page after pressing ‘Next’, scroll back to the top of the page. This page includes the Health and Social Care Committee’s survey on assisted dying.…

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