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MSP says consultation finds 76% ‘fully supportive’ of Bill for assisted dying

The MSP who wants to change the law to allow assisted dying in Scotland said an “overwhelming” response to a consultation on his plans shows a majority support such a measure. A total of 14,038 responses were received in the consultation into Liam ...

08 Sept 2022 at 10:27

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Church of Scotland votes to review opposition to assisted dying

The Church of Scotland has voted to review its long-held opposition to assisted dying at its General Assembly. Commissioners at the Kirk’s annual meeting voted in favour of “exploring more deeply the diverse views held by Kirk members on the ...

24 May 2023 at 19:32

Starmer ‘pleased’ to keep promise to Esther Rantzen on assisted dying vote

Sir Keir Starmer said he is pleased he could keep his vow to Dame Esther Rantzen to make time for a debate and vote on assisted dying as a Bill is set to come before Parliament this month. The broadcaster, who is terminally ill and has been ...

04 Oct 2024 at 16:07

MSP thinks there is enough support for general principle of Assisted Dying Bill

An MSP pushing to introduce assisted dying legislation in Scotland believes there could now be sufficient support for his Bill to pass its critical first vote at Holyrood. Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur is the third MSP to attempt to pass ...

02 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Assisted dying: Man with terminal brain condition says fix palliative care first

A man with a terminal brain condition says the Government needs to fix the UK’s palliative care system first before legislating assisted dying. Matt Saunders, 49, from Cornwall, was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare ...

29 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Tory MP says he failed patients because he could not give them a ‘good death’

A Conservative MP has told the Commons he felt he had “failed” his patients, because he could not give them a “good death”. “I failed because I did not give them the good death that they deserve despite the very best efforts of ...

29 Nov 2024 at 15:40

Dame Esther makes plea to PM to follow through on assisted dying debate vow

Dame Esther Rantzen has made a direct plea to the Prime Minister to follow through on his vow to make time in Parliament for a debate and free vote on assisted dying. The Childline founder had a telephone conversation with Sir ...

13 Sept 2024 at 10:54

Public panel supports law change to permit assisted dying

Assisted dying should be permitted in England, according to a panel comprising members of the public. Stopping pain and giving people dignity were among the top reasons for support, although it was stressed that anyone using ...

13 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

TV star Dame Esther Rantzen said she has “caught a glimpse of hope” with a fresh bid to legalise assisted dying being laid before Parliament on Friday. Former Labour justice secretary Lord Falconer of Thoroton will ...

26 Jul 2024 at 10:02

Assisted dying: More Cabinet members reveal how they will vote

Assisted dying: Education Secretary latest Cabinet member to indicate no vote

The Education Secretary said she is trying to handle the conversation around the assisted dying vote in a “responsible way” as she indicated she will not support the latest Bill. Bridget Phillipson said she has ...

18 Nov 2024 at 10:51

Catholic leader says ‘abhorrent’ to exclude religious views in dying debate

One of the most senior Catholic leaders in the UK has suggested it would be “abhorrent” to exclude religious views from the assisted dying debate after Dame Esther Rantzen said she was deeply disappointed in ...

15 Nov 2024 at 13:36

Compassion ‘under threat’ from assisted dying, warn Catholic Bishops

Catholic bishops are warning that compassion is “under threat” from assisted dying which they fear could lead to people feeling “pressured” into ending their lives. A statement from the Catholic Bishops of ...

15 Nov 2024 at 11:37

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