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
A bill “not fit for purpose”.
Lack of transparency raises doubts about ‘assisted dying’ bill We are repeatedly told by those who want to see assisted … Read More
Another ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill: Does it pass the public safety test?
An Analysis of the Assisted Dying Bill. Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill had its First Reading in the House of Lords … Read More
An important issue in the ‘assisted dying’ debate.
The Times has raised an important issue in the ‘assisted dying’ debate An editorial in The Times, “Death and the … Read More
Another ‘assisted dying’ bill: Careful analysis needed.
Lord Falconer has presented his long-heralded Private Member’s Bill to Parliament Lord Falconer’s long-heralded bill to legalise physician-assisted suicide for terminally … Read More
Assisted Dying Bill 2013-14.
Lord Falconer presents his Private Member’s Bill to Parliament. Lord Falconer has presented his promised ‘assisted dying’ bill to Parliament. … Read More