Category: Press Releases

Suicide statistics don’t support law change

“We welcome the release of these figures by the ONS, which no doubt advocates of assisted suicide and euthanasia will claim support their calls for a change in the law – but they do not.”

Peers reject ‘unconstitutional’ amendment

A press release from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dying Well (a network of MPs and peers, supported by Care Not Killing, promoting excellence in end of life care and opposing the legalisation of doctor assisted suicide) following the Forsyth Amendment's rejection.

Scores of peers speak against bill

A press release from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dying Well (a network of MPs and peers, supported by Care Not Killing, promoting excellence in end of life care and opposing the legalisation of doctor assisted suicide) following the Assisted Dying Bill's second reading in the House of Lords.

1,700 medics urge rejection of assisted suicide

A press release from Our Duty of Care issued ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords.

CNK welcomes former Archbishop’s statement

'CNK welcomes Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop of Wales, “timely” intervention warning against the dangers of assisted suicide, just days after his predecessor reiterated his support for the controversial practice.'

Press Release: disappointment at ‘divisive’ BMA vote

Care Not Killing disappointed at “divisive” BMA vote, which shows divide between doctors on assisted suicide and euthanasia

Euthanasia to escape lockdown in Canada

Elderly Canadian woman euthanised to avoid COVID lockdown, a “shocking” development warns CNK

MP raises assisted suicide travel during lockdown

CNK responds to parliamentary question on travelling for assisted suicide during COVID lockdown

BMA poll shows mixed views on Assisted Dying

Care Not Killing notes the results of the British Medical Association poll showing mixed views on Assisted Dying

Nursing Institute report prompts DNR inquiry call

Care Not Killing calls for inquiry into scandal of DNR notices being “pushed” on care home residents at height of COVID-19 pandemic

CNK condemns Dutch elderly euthanasia bill

Care Not Killing has strongly condemned a Dutch End of Life Bill that would extend euthanasia to anyone over the age of 75, even if they have no illness or disability.

‘RCP clarifies that it does not support a change in the law’

CNK welcomes an 'extensive and unusually frank statement from the UK's oldest medical organisation' which 'rightly puts a sword to the lie that the RCP supports a change in the law - it does not.'

Response to report on assisted suicide, NHS savings and organ donation report

Report claiming assisted suicide can save the NHS money and increase organ donation, must be rejected

RCGP reaffirms assisted suicide opposition

Care Not Killing welcomes the RCGP Council's decision, following 'the largest consultation on an issue of public policy that the College has conducted.'

Care Not Killing responds to latest call for assisted suicide and euthanasia inquiry

Care Not Killing has responded to the latest call for an inquiry into assisted suicide and euthanasia made in today's Sunday Express by saying it not necessary or wanted.

CNK welcomes Court ruling rejecting judicial review appeal by assisted suicide campaigner

Care Not Killing welcomes today's rejection of an unnecessary legal challenge to the UK's assisted suicide laws by the assisted suicide campaigner Phil Newby.

Call for assisted suicide law review criticised

'Evidence from around the world shows that removing these protections puts vulnerable people at risk of abuse and of coming under pressure, real or perceived, to end their lives prematurely.'

Permission refused for new assisted suicide court challenge

Press release: CNK CEO responds to the High Court decision not to allow a new challenge in the name of Mr Phil Newby