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A new parliament – what it means for assisted dying
We now have a new parliament, with a radically different makeup from the last one. So what does that mean for assisted dying? Members of Parliament: One of the rare…
Lady Hale: lack of assisted dying legislation ”cruel and inhumane”
Last night, at an event organised by Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision to reflect on ten years since the pivotal ruling in R (Nicklinson) v Ministry of Justice,…
Ten years since Supreme Court ruled against assisted dying
Today marks ten years since the pivotal ruling in R (Nicklinson) v Ministry of Justice, where the Supreme Court concluded that any decision to change the law on assisted dying…
Former Wales First Minister calls for UK-wide assisted dying law
Mark Drakeford, former first minister of Wales, has spoken in favour of a full UK-wide assisted dying law. Speaking at the Humanists UK convention in Cardiff, Drakeford said assisted dying…
Where do the main parties stand on assisted dying?
Three of the four major parties have mentioned assisted dying in their manifesto. Two party leaders have pledged to support a vote on assisted dying in the past. This article…
Jersey passes historic assisted dying vote
The States Assembly in Jersey has just passed a historic milestone, voting in favour of giving islanders the right to choose help to die. My Death, My Decision, welcomes this…
The views of disabled people within the assisted dying debate
A new BBC documentary by Liz Carr, provocatively titled ‘Better Off Dead?’, has highlighted the views of disabled people within the assisted dying debate. This article aims to promote the…
Huge Support for Assisted Dying at Rally
My Death, My Decision held a rally earlier this week in support of assisted dying, coinciding with the Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying. Our supporters joined the well-attended rally…
Five new Assisted Suicide cases in a year
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has updated its figures today, showing that five new cases of assisting a suicide have been referred to them since March 2023. My Death, My…
The Assisted Dying Inquiry: A deeper dive into the report
The Health and Social Care Committee’s assisted dying inquiry has published its final report. My Death, My Decision is a grassroots campaign group with over 3,000 supporters that wants the…
Rally for Assisted Dying
Day: Monday 29 April Time: 3.30pm to 4.30pm Where: Parliament Square Join us for a momentous rally in support of assisted dying. This is our moment to put our campaign…
Former Supreme Court president Lady Hale supports assisted dying
Former President of the Supreme Court, Lady Hale, has publicly announced her support for the legalisation of assisted dying – and that law changes should include those incurably suffering, and…
Isle of Man Assisted Dying Committee Publishes Report
The Isle of Man moved one step closer to a compassionate assisted dying law today, as a parliamentary committee has published a supportive report on Dr Alex Allinson’s Assisted Dying…
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill published
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has been published today. My Death, My Decision welcomes the bill and urges Scottish politicians to follow overwhelming public opinion by…
Jersey closer to assisted dying law for the incurably suffering
Assisted dying proposals have been lodged in Jersey, making the Crown Dependency one step closer to a safe and compassionate assisted dying law. My Death, My Decision welcomes the proposals…
Irish committee report in favour of assisted dying
The special Oireachtas committee in the Republic of Ireland has just published its final report which recommends that legislation should be introduced to allow for assisted dying. My Death, My…
Report highlights assisted dying inequality – My Death, My Decision
A new report published today by the Assisted Dying Coalition shows the true inadequacy of our assisted dying laws in forcing many UK citizens to choose an assisted death in…
Sir Keir Starmer pledges to have an assisted dying vote in the next parliament
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has pledged a vote on assisted dying in the next parliament if they are to win the next general election. My Death,…
Assisted dying closer to legalisation in the Republic of Ireland, after a report is set to recommend change.
The special Oireachtas committee on assisted dying in the Republic of Ireland is set to recommend that legislation should be introduced to allow terminally ill people the right to a…
Assisted dying report lays foundations for legislative change, Parliament must now act
Today, the Health and Social Care Committee published its report on assisted dying. My Death, My Decision welcomes the report and urges parliament to act as soon as possible on…
Swiss assisted dying data shows proposed UK laws are inadequate
A new study published today shows that the majority of UK residents who travel to Switzerland for an assisted death would not be helped by the laws considered by Parliament…
Rishi backs time for assisted dying vote
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has said he would support allowing enough parliamentary time for a meaningful debate and vote on assisted dying. Mr Sunak also pledged to introduce assisted…
Keir Starmer backs assisted dying vote
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has said MPs should be allowed to vote on assisted dying. His comments come alongside several senior politicians, including Michael Gove, Alicia…
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.…
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…
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…
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’.
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…
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…
