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Articles tagged with: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
Communities
By Chris Coghlan MP
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
Four days before the assisted dying vote, my Catholic priest wrote to say to me that if I voted for assisted dying I would be an obstinate public sinner and be denied Holy Communion.
I consulted marginalised groups on the assisted dying bill – there is fear
Health
By Dr Jamilla Hussain
I consulted marginalised groups on the assisted dying bill – there is fear
The Terminally Ill Adults Bill offers a choice to a small but important group of people who want the option of assisted dying.
The Assisted Dying Bill: Rushed And Lacking Scrutiny, Or Unfairly Criticised?
Social affairs
The Assisted Dying Bill: Rushed And Lacking Scrutiny, Or Unfairly Criticised?
Has the assisted dying bill been rushed as critics say? Would the unusually complex Private Members’ Bill have been any better-off as a government bill? The Hansard Society’s Ruth Fox and Matthew England explore
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
Health
By Professor Katherine Sleeman
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
The long-awaited impact assessment for the Terminally Ill Adults Bill has been published, with a headline finding that legalisation of assisted dying will save up to £90m per year across the NHS, pensions and benefits.
Staff Of Pro-Assisted Dying MPs Canvass Opinion In Parliament Ahead Of Vote
Social affairs
Staff Of Pro-Assisted Dying MPs Canvass Opinion In Parliament Ahead Of Vote
The staff members of MPs in favour of legalising assisted dying started a canvassing operation in Parliament before recess, PoliticsHome has learned.
Assisted dying discourse has stoked fear of death – but the truth is, palliative care works
Health
By Professor Katherine Sleeman
Assisted dying discourse has stoked fear of death – but the truth is, palliative care works
Palliative care is care that improves the quality of life for people living with advanced illnesses.
Legislating for assisted dying is a monumental task – but it’s not beyond the capabilities of this Parliament
Health
By Jake Richards MP
Legislating for assisted dying is a monumental task – but it’s not beyond the capabilities of this Parliament
The House of Commons debate on assisted dying was profound. Although the bill passed Second Reading, important concerns were raised by parliamentarians who voted in favour and against. As a member of the bill committee, the weight of responsibility is significant.
Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Passes First Vote
Health
Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Passes First Vote
A Private Member’s Bill seeking to legalise assisted dying has passed its first House of Commons vote, moving closer towards becoming law.