#Assisted Dying Bill

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Four Croydon's MPs vote for controversial Assisted Dying Bill

Film star Adam Pearson says he is ‘heartbroken’ by Commons vote: ‘We have a government who are willing to help disabled people die whilst doing nothing to help them live’ Concerns remain: Labour’s Sarah Jones says she has reservations about the Assisted Dying Bill, but still voted in favour All four of Croydon’s MPs – three Labour, one Conservative – voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults…

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In a groundbreaking decision, UK MPs voted 330-275 in favor of legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults. Join us as we dive into the emotional debates, public opinion, and what this means for the future of end-of-life care in England and Wales. Don’t miss this important update!

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British MPs to debate assisted dying law

British lawmakers are voting on whether to advance controversial legislation authorising assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales.

Parliament last debated and rejected a euthanasia bill in 2015, but public support has since shifted in favour of allowing terminally ill people to end their own lives. Supporters argue that allowing euthanasia would make some deaths more dignified and less painful.

However, religious leaders signed a joint letter in which some 30 clergy said they were “deeply concerned” by the plans. Critics argue that some people may feel the need to take their own lives, but the health system is not ready for such a landmark change.

The bill would authorise assisted suicide in England and Wales for adults with a terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months and who can self-administer a substance that causes their death. Any patient’s wish to die must be signed by a judge and two doctors.

The legislation follows an election promise by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to allow Parliament to reconsider the issue. However, he told cabinet ministers that they “should not take part in the public debate,” as the government remains neutral on the bill.

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister David Cameron, who opposed the 2015 law change, said he had changed his mind on the issue.

As campaigners have convincingly argued, this proposal is not about ending life. It is about shortening death.

Assisted dying is currently illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and carries a maximum prison sentence of up to 14 years. In Scotland, which has a separate legal system, it is not a specific criminal offence but can make a person vulnerable to other charges, including murder.

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan would vote against assisted dying bill if he was an MP

Sadiq Khan sets out his opposition to the assisted dying bill. Credit: Noah Vickers/LDRS. Sadiq Khan has revealed he has “real concerns” about the assisted dying bill, saying he would vote against the proposed law if he was an MP. The London mayor has become the latest high-profile figure to come out in opposition to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, joining former PM Gordon Brown,…

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Assisted Dying is Murder

This Friday, the House of Commons will debate one of the most contentious issues of our time: assisted dying. The proposed bill seeks to legalize physician-assisted suicide under certain circumstances, purportedly offering terminally ill patients the right to end their lives with medical assistance. Advocates argue it’s about dignity, autonomy, and relieving suffering. But let’s not mince words—this is state-sanctioned murder disguised in a cloak of compassion.

As MPs prepare to vote, they face not just a political choice but a moral reckoning. Legalizing assisted dying is not a slippery slope; it’s a moral cliff edge, and stepping over it would fundamentally change how we value human life.

The Sanctity of Life

At the heart of this debate lies the sanctity of life—a principle that has underpinned our civilization for centuries. Life is sacred not because of its quality but because of its inherent value. Allowing assisted dying shifts the cultural narrative: life becomes conditional, and its worth is measured against suffering, convenience, or perceived "burdens." This is not just a danger to the terminally ill; it risks redefining our collective ethics.

Once we legalize the idea that some lives are not worth living, where do we stop? It won’t take long before subtle pressures arise—financial, emotional, societal—on vulnerable individuals to consider ending their lives to ease the burden on others. That’s not autonomy; it’s coercion wrapped in faux liberty.

The Role of the State

The government’s primary role is to protect life, not to facilitate its destruction. Enacting a law that permits assisted dying would cross an ethical boundary that no legislature should breach. The moment we allow the state to sanction killing, even under tightly controlled conditions, we open the door to future expansions. History teaches us that such boundaries rarely remain static.

Consider the experience of countries like Canada, where medical assistance in dying (MAID) has led to a widening scope of eligibility. Initially intended for terminally ill adults, the law now includes those with chronic illnesses and, in some cases, mental health conditions. This mission creep demonstrates how quickly safeguards erode when human life is reduced to a question of utility.

The False Promise of Safeguards

Proponents of assisted dying assure us that strict safeguards will prevent abuse. But no safeguard is foolproof, especially when it comes to subjective judgments about suffering or consent. How do we ensure someone isn’t being subtly pressured by family members, caregivers, or even their own feelings of guilt about being a burden? Vulnerable people—elderly, disabled, or financially strapped—could easily feel obligated to choose death.

Moreover, once the principle of assisted dying is established, it will inevitably be applied more broadly. After all, if it’s compassionate to help a terminally ill patient die, why not someone with chronic pain? Or severe mental illness? These "logical" extensions lead to a world where the most vulnerable are encouraged, even subtly, to end their lives rather than live with dignity and care.

Real Compassion

True compassion isn’t about helping people die; it’s about helping people live, even in the face of suffering. Palliative care, mental health support, and community resources are where we should focus our efforts. We can alleviate pain and provide emotional and spiritual solace without resorting to lethal injections.

The argument for assisted dying often stems from a place of fear: fear of pain, fear of dependence, fear of loss of autonomy. But instead of addressing those fears with care and support, this bill offers a permanent, irreversible solution to what are often temporary or manageable problems. That’s not compassion; it’s surrender.

A Call to MPs

On Friday, MPs must confront a fundamental question: will we remain a society that values every life, no matter how fragile, or will we take the first step toward normalizing state-assisted death? Assisted dying may seem like an easy answer to a difficult problem, but it is a betrayal of our moral responsibility to the most vulnerable.

Assisted dying isn’t about choice—it’s about abandoning those in need. It’s murder under the guise of mercy. MPs must reject this bill and reaffirm our commitment to life, dignity, and genuine compassion.

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What is the Assisted Dying Bill? The divisive new law to be debated in the Commons News Buzz

The Assisted Dying Bill is being introduced to the House of Commons and a debate is set for November. It will be the first time since 2015 that the issue has been formally discussed in Parliament. The Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales, who are expected to die within six months, to be given the right to choose to end their life. It’s a Private Member’s Bill, which means it…

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[cowboycunt]

why is the uk leaning towards privatized healthcare and expensive uni. like y’all tryna be like the usa? you want that for yourself???

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Uk people how would you of voted…?

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welp.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has raised significant concerns regarding the proposed assisted dying bill, calling the idea “dangerous” and suggesting that it could create a “slippery slope” where vulnerable individuals might feel pressured to end their lives. Speaking with the BBC, the head of the Church of England expressed his apprehension ahead of the first reading in Parliament of the bill that aims to grant terminally ill patients in England and Wales the right to choose medically assisted death.

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Euthanasia: A Compassionate Path or a Dangerous Precedent?

A New Debate on Assisted Dying in England and Wales As a retired healthcare professional, I’ve faced some of the most challenging moral questions our field can encounter. One of the hardest topics, emotionally and ethically, is euthanasia or assisted dying.  For many, it’s a deeply personal issue tied to values around life, suffering, and dignity. Although difficult, I believe it’s essential to…

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I feel like if there’s one bill that shouldn’t be fast-tracked through parliament, it should be the one about assisted dying.

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I was very, very pro assisted dying until I watched the documentary by disability rights activist Liz Carr called “Better Off Dead?” on BBC iplayer. After my step dad died of cancer last year I was really passionate about people being able to choose to die, however I completely flipped after watching Liz’s documentary.

I would recommend everyone watch it and really understand where the disabled community are coming from in terms of this bill and what it actually means in practice under our current system of austerity and privatisation.

The UK officially passed the "assisted dying" bill... and with a healthcare system that actively WANTS to get rid of you one way or another, to the point of being one of its main motivations in choice of treatments (alongside cost)...

Well, I think we've figured out what Kier Starmer is planning to do with all of the disabled people who he can't force to work.

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*waking up from an actual fever dream* King of the Hill but it's TMA