What are your thoughts on assisted dying/assisted suicide?
08/12/2022
***Trigger warning: This article and website links frequently mention assisted dying and suicide***
The Health and Social Care Committee launches a new inquiry to examine different perspectives in the debate on assisted dying/assisted suicide.
The inquiry will explore the arguments across the debate with a focus on the healthcare aspects of assisted dying/assisted suicide. It intends to consider the role of medical professionals, access to palliative care, what protections would be needed to safeguard against coercion and the criteria for eligibility to access assisted dying/assisted suicide services. MPs will also look at what can be learnt from international experiences.
Evidence sessions are expected to begin in the new year. MPs will make their recommendations to government on next steps in a report following the inquiry.
If you want to read more, you can do this by accessing this link:
MPs launch new inquiry on assisted dying/assisted suicide - Committees - UK Parliament
If you wish to express your views, you can fill an online survey by acessing this link:
What are your thoughts on assisted dying/assisted suicide? (smartsurvey.co.uk)
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