Tag: Ethics of assisted dying
Analysis suggests over 30 MPs who voted for assisted dying may reconsider position
At least 36 Members of Parliament who previously voted in favor of assisted dying legislation are now indicating that they may reconsider their position in the future, according to a recent analysis. The bill,...
Assisted Dying Debate in Commons: Intelligent Vote Analysis by John Crace
The debate on assisted dying in the Commons was a rare moment of intelligent discussion and respectful disagreement. MPs from all sides listened attentively as the private member's bill to legalize assisted dying for...
Historic Vote: Legalizing Assisted Dying Decision Imminent
MPs are on the verge of making a historic decision on whether to legalize assisted dying for individuals with less than six months to live. The private member's bill, introduced by Labour backbencher Kim...
The Value of Good Dying: Gordon Brown Reflects on Daughter’s Death
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently shared a deeply personal reflection on his opposition to the legalisation of assisted dying. He revealed that the death of his newborn daughter, Jennifer, in 2002 was a...
Assisted Dying: Reader Debate on Dignified End or Slippery Slope
Assisted Dying: Reader Debate on Dignified End or Slippery SlopeThe assisted dying debate continues to spark discussions and raise important questions about quality of life, autonomy, and ethical considerations. Recently, a retired RAF engineer,...