The House of Lords discusses how cases of encouraging or assisting suicide are handled by the Crown Prosecution Service. On … 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
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