Assisted Dying Bill

A bill that would allow dying people, with six months or less to live, the option to control their death.

Assisted dying should be controlled by the dying person. Dying people should have support to take the final act that brings about their peaceful death.

A safe and comfortable death

Dying people are already ending their lives to avoid painful and undignified deaths. Many pay thousands of pounds to travel abroad to guarantee a safe and peaceful death. They do so to access a proven and safe way to control their death with medical supervision. Many cannot travel so risk a painful and gruesome death by ending their lives at home. Many more are suffering and dying without dignity because they have no choice.

Respecting peoples consciences

Some healthcare professionals may not wish to support dying people to control their death. The law should respect this. People who do not wish to support assisted dying shouldn’t be forced to do so.

A more compassionate country and NHS

As a country we have a long and proud history of providing free and compassionate healthcare. Forcing people to travel abroad and pay thousands of pounds for a dignified death is cruel and wrong. Dying people deserve high quality end-of-life care and the choice of assisted dying.