Assisted dying in UK

One of the most ill thought out Bills going through Parliament at the moment.

Let’s us thank God for Archbishop elect Sarah, and previous Prime ministers David Cameron, Gordon Brown and Theresa May.

I stand agasp that George Carey should dare open his mouth, or Charlie Faulkner, or Esther Wilcox.

We don’t need a world where Harold Shipman or Lucy Letby reign.

I fear for people in care homes and the most vulnerable of society.

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I cannot comment extensively as I am not familiar with British politics.
Right after my husband died, I was vulnerable enough that if someone gave me a way out, I would have taken it.
I think the elderly often get depressed, and the depression should be treated before ending a life.

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@Justmeraeagain It would be never used as an escape from depression as that is treatable.

Assisted dying is intended to speed the last stages of an otherwise lingering, utterly horrible death.

Basically, in the UK system, a proposed law is discussed at considerable depth in several stages in the two parliamentary Houses, helped by deep detail examination and research in cross-Party committees. If passed its implementation is by the departments and organisations involved. It might subsequently be altered by "Case law", if a Crown Court trial or Supreme Court (formerly Law Lords) review reveals a flaw not envisaged in the law's creation.

"Assisted dying" is an extremely delicate and difficult matter anywhere, and countries considering it do look at others to learn from their experiences.

In the UK its choice would be a direct matter between patient and his or her doctor, with considerable safeguards against feared coercion from relatives.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@ArishMell I am not for the idea, although I realize everyone has their own ideas.
I don't like assisted suicide, myself, because in the end, it is still killing the living.
I had a husband die of cancer recently, and he did not die in pain because of hospice.
I'm not up to debating the subject, really, as you can imagine, the pain from my husband's death is still fresh in my mind.
I do thank you for explaining the process and proposal to me.

peterlee · M

@ArishMell To what extent will the National Health Service be involved in this?
Streeting believes there is no money for this. So other vital NHS services will suffer.

Will all GPS have to take part in this consultation? . Are they ethically sound?

They may recommend this , as they do for late abortions for children with cleft or Downs syndrome.