TV film provokes deep disagreement on assisted dying
A TV documentary showing Craig Ewert, a motor neuron disease sufferer, marked the first time footage of an assisted death - including the moment of death - has been broadcast in Britain. It has...
View ArticleWriter says terminally ill should have the choice of assisted dying
English fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett has said he believes it is ethical to allow people to be able to choose to have assisted death "when medicine cannot do any more". Others disagree.The English...
View ArticlePurdy welcomes new Lords ruling on assisted dying, not suicide
In a landmark ruling from the House of Lords, the final appeal court in the UK, a woman with multiple sclerosis has won her court battle to have the law on assisted dying clarified.In a landmark ruling...
View ArticleCare and control at life's end
It is disappointing, says Savi Hensman, that so many people who are passionate about the assisted dying debate (whether for or against legalisation) do not seem nearly as concerned to tackle violations...
View ArticleUnitarians launch consultation on assisted dying
British Unitarians have begun a six-month consultation on the issue of assisted dying. It follows calls from Sheffield Unitarians to support a change in the law.British Unitarians have begun a...
View ArticleHumanists make intervention in 'right to die' case
The court of appeal will decide today at 2pm whether a man called 'L' can take over the late Tony Nicklinson's claim to establish a 'right to die'.The court of appeal will decide today at 2pm whether a...
View ArticleWe need a right to live, not a right to die
A friend of mine who uses a wheelchair was recently approached by a stranger who crossed over the road to talk to her. Without knowing anything about her, he told her that he supported her right to die...
View ArticleNeglect of sick people and the assisted dying debate
As the UK parliament prepares to discuss a bill to legalise assisted dying, Savi Hensman examines the failures of provision in proper support for those with life-threatening conditions.Debate over...
View ArticleTODAY: Assisted dying and living: a better conversation (Thurs 2 Feb)
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View ArticleGuernsey votes against legalising assisted dying
The States of Guernsey Assembly has voted against proposals to grant legal recognition to assisted dying.The States of Guernsey Assembly has voted against proposals to grant legal recognition to...
View ArticleRoyal College of Physicians to poll its members on assisted dying
The Royal College of Physicians is to poll its members and fellows on whether or not there should be a change in the law to permit assisted dying.The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is to poll its...
View ArticleRoyal College of Physicians adopts neutral position on assisted dying
The Royal College of Physicians has adopted a neutral position on assisted dying following a survey of its UK fellows and members, reflecting their range of views.The Royal College of Physicians (RCP)...
View ArticleRoyal College of GPs remains opposed to change in the law on assisted dying
The Royal College of General Practitioners will continue to oppose a change in the law on assisted dying, following a consultation of its members.The Royal College of General Practitioners will...
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