What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. Source link
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Allowing assisted dying does not worsen end-of-life care, say MPs
Cross-party group of MPs does not back change in law, but says some countries have seen care benefit. Source link
Dame Esther Rantzen: 'If I were PM, we would vote on assisted dying'
The veteran broadcaster speaks to the BBC about her decision to join Dignitas. Source link
Paul Lamb: Assisted suicide campaigner dies aged 65
Paul Lamb leaves a “fierce legacy” of fighting for patients and the right to die, supporters say. Source link
Assisted dying campaigner Noel Conway dies aged 71
The campaign group paid tribute to Mr Conway, saying: “Noel will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, lecturer, mentor and for playing an instrumental role in bringing us closer to having a safe, compassionate assisted dying law in this country.” Source link
Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says
A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing. Source link
Covid-19: Assisted dying travel allowed during lockdown, says Hancock
Sarah Wootton, chief executive of campaign group Dignity in Dying, said: “The cruelty and challenges faced by terminally ill people because of the UK’s outdated laws on assisted dying have been worsened even further by this pandemic. Already limited choices are even more fraught with anxiety.” Source link