The Supreme Court in the Republic of Ireland has delivered its judgment on the case of Marie Fleming. Marie Fleming … Read More
This is not what the debate is about.
Joan Bakewell is confusing end-of-life with ending-life decisions Every patient has the right to refuse medical treatment, even if the … Read More
Court of Appeal issues judgment on ‘right-to-die’ cases.
The Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed appeals challenging the legal ban on voluntary euthanasia The Court of Appeal has … Read More
Paralysed man joins right-to-die battle.
A man almost entirely paralysed in a road accident 23 years ago has won a legal fight to join the … Read More
Peer makes new bid to change law on assisted dying.
“Terminally ill patients with less than a year to live would be able to seek the help of friends or … Read More
Woman with MS loses fight to legalise assisted suicide in Ireland.
Marie Fleming wanted Dublin’s High Court to overturn a ban on assisted suicide in order to allow her to die … Read More
‘Assisted Dying’: The law.
What is the law on ‘assisted dying’? And how has it evolved to its present position? In this paper barrister … Read More
A law with a stern face but an understanding heart.
A sensible policy to guide prosecutors considering cases of encouraging or assisting suicide has been published The public consultation had … Read More
DPP’s policy for prosecutors in respect of encourating or assisting suicide.
DPP Keir Starmer issues a prosecution policy relating to cases of encouraging or assisting suicide In July 2009 the House … Read More