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Public opinion: an increasingly complex picture

  • Articles
Many sympathise with the aims of “assisted dying” campaigners, but aren’t convinced it can be implemented safely

Welsh Parliament rejects assisted suicide

  • Press Releases
A motion proposing support for a change in the law at Westminster is voted down 26-19.

MP Kim Leadbeater to bring new assisted suicide bill

  • Articles
Gordon Macdonald urges MPs to consider new polling, which paints a far more complex picture of public opinion than usually claimed.

CNK responds to “citizens jury” report

  • Press Releases
“Two thirds of the panel… were… in favour of changing the law… before taking any evidence. So, what could have been a serious contribution to this important debate seemingly fails the impartiality test.”

CNK responds to new Falconer Bill

  • Press Releases
  • Dr Gordon Macdonald
‘…a bill that sends a dog whistle message to the terminally ill, vulnerable, elderly and disabled people, that their lives are worth less than others.’

European Court: no assisted suicide right

  • Articles
“The Court observed that there were potentially broad social implications and risks of error and abuse involved in the provision of physician-assisted dying.

Petition the 2024 Parliament

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With the July 2024 General Election set to massively reshape the House of Commons, join us in sending a message to incoming MPs.

Assisted Suicide in the 2024 Manifestos

  • Official documents
What are the major parties pledging regarding assisted suicide legislation in the new Parliament?

Holyrood bill committee partial before it starts

  • Press Releases
Opponents of assisted suicide have expressed concerns that MSPs on the Holyrood committee which will scrutinise a new Bill have already signed up to support the legislation.

Liz Carr asks: ‘Better Off Dead?’ (BBC1)

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Essential viewing: BBC1 at 9pm on 14 May (and afterwards on iPlayer)

Westminster Hall debate a missed opportunity

  • Press Releases
‘Instead of discussing this dangerous and ideological policy, we should be talking about how to fix the UK’s broken and patchy palliative care system so everyone can have a dignified death – a view shared by the Health and Social Care Committee.’

Press Release: Broad Opposition to Scottish Bill

  • Press Releases
‘Criticism has come from a broad cross-section of society ranging from the medical community and health care professionals to disability and human rights groups and numerous faith groups.’
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