“Laws, like nation states, are more secure when their boundaries rest on natural frontiers”, writes Baroness Butler-Sloss. In an article … Read More
House of Lords debate on patient choice at the end of life.
Lord Dubs asks the House to “take note of the case for patient choice at the end of life”. In … Read More
House of Lords debate on ‘Assisted Dying’.
The Earl of Glasgow asks whether the Government intends “to legislate to provide terminally ill patients with the legal right … Read More
Right-to-die Bill a ‘blank cheque’ for assisted suicide, say senior judges.
Lord Falconer’s proposal would threaten public safety, Peers warn The Daily Telegraph reports today that “an attempt by Lord Falconer, the … Read More
Claims that the law is not fit for purpose do not stand up to serious scrutiny, say Peers.
Lord Falconer’s ‘assisted dying’ bill is “asking Parliament to sign a blank cheque” In a report published today by think-tank … Read More
‘Assisted Dying’ and the law.
An analysis of the Suicide Act 1961 and of how it works in practice. In a report published today, three … Read More
Legalised assisted suicide a “chilling prospect” for disabled people, says Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Legalising ‘assisted dying’ would reinforce prejudices against people with disabilities In a column in The Times (£) former paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson … Read More
“An issue which goes to the heart of medicine”.
The RCGP is holding a consultation on ‘assisted dying’ which closes on 9 October. The British Journal of General Practice … Read More
“No decision about me without me”.
Professor Finlay urges GPs to participate in the RCGP’s consultation on ‘assisted dying’. In an article in the British Journal … Read More
A Fine Line
There is a fine line between increasing certainty in the minds of potential law-breakers as to the consequences of their … Read More