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New Book ‘Last Rights’ prompts discussion on assisted dying reform

A new book released by the campaign group Dignity in Dying, ‘Last Rights - The Case for Assisted Dying’, has explored arguments on assisted dying in the wake of Covid-19.…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Listen to the evidence’ on assisted dying, says renowned assisted dying expert at My Death, My Decision’s 2020 Doran Lecture.

One of Canada’s leading assisted dying doctors, Dr Stefanie Green, has urged politicians to ‘listen to the evidence’ on assisted dying, as part of the 2020 Doran Lecture, an annual…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Patients can mistakenly believe assisted dying is available in the UK, causing additional mental suffering, warns former nurse.

A former nurse has opened up about how cruel it feels to refuse patients, who do not want to endure weeks of suffering, the option of a legal assisted death. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Ban on assisted dying undermines end-of-life care in Wales, suggests My Death, My Decision

My Death, My Decision has responded to a consultation on the future of justice in Wales by calling for assisted dying to be devolved - in order to unify Wales’…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Adults have a right to shape and control their end-of-life, says Court of Protection

A 34-year-old man who is on life-support will be allowed to die following a ruling from the Court of Protection. The man, known as ‘MSP’ for legal reasons, has suffered…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Restricting assisted dying to the terminally ill would be ‘totally arbitrary’, says disabled journalist Melanie Reid

Award-winning journalist of the Times’ Spinal Column and author of The World I Fell Out Of Melanie Reid MBE, has criticised attempts to limit assisted dying for those with only…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Medical voices urge doctors to respect patients’ wishes about coronavirus

An article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has called upon healthcare professionals to respect their patients’ end-of-life wishes, and ensure that the rights of those receiving care are…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Dutch court backs assistance to die for people with advanced Alzheimer’s

The Netherlands’ highest court has ruled that doctors can honour euthanasia requests for adults with advanced Alzheimer's, provided they have signed a written request beforehand. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Distinguished right-to-die activist Barbara Smoker dies

My Death, My Decision was sad to learn that the celebrated right-to-die activist Barbara Smoker has died aged 97.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Queensland – the next Australian state to legalise Assisted Dying?

A parliamentary committee has recommended that the Australian state of Queensland should legalise voluntary assisted dying for adults with an advanced terminal illness.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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MDMD condemns inhumane lack of choice, as incurably suffering man is forced to starve himself to death

An incurably suffering man, who wants the option of a legal assisted death, has decided to end his life by starving himself to death - while the choice is still…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Assisted Dying laws forced our mum to die without the right-to-say-goodbye, says grieving family

The family of an unnamed woman who travelled to Switzerland to die in secrecy have criticised the current ban on assisted dying for denying their family and close friends a…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Jersey will establish a Citizens ‘Jury’ on Assisted Dying

In a nationwide first, the Jersey Health Minister has said he will establish a public forum of 12 - 24 citizens to consider the issue of assisted dying reform. My…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Do Alzheimer’s sufferers have to choose assisted dying too soon?

Leila Bell, an 85 year old Canadian, suffered from early stage Alzheimer's disease. She died in August 2019 using the Canadian Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) legislation. However, in an…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Germany’s top court overturns ban on physician-assisted dying

Germany’s constitutional court has ruled that a law forbidding professional assistance to die is unconstitutional, in a move that is being seen as a major victory for assisted dying campaigners.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Canada moves to broaden assisted dying law

The Canadian government has proposed changing the law on assisted dying to extend access for those who are not terminally ill.Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Distinguished Doctors and Philosophers urge BMA members to support assisted dying

A diverse range of thirty doctors, philosophers, academics, and campaigners have signed an open letter, which appeared in the Guardian today, urging members of the British Medical Association to support…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Royal College of General Practitioners maintain opposition to assisted dying

The Royal College of General Practitioners has maintained its 14-year opposition to assisted dying, despite a majority of GPs voting to support a change in the law or adopt a…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Dark money anti-assisted dying ad taken down from Facebook

A Facebook advertisement by the anti-assisted dying organisation Our duty of care UK has been taken down for failing to disclose who paid for it. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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MDMD urges BMA to vote in favour of compassion and empathy

My Death, My Decision has called on the British Medical Association (BMA) members to consider compassion and empathy by voting in favour of assisting dying in the association’s consultation which…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Assisted dying campaigner Phil Newby refused permission by Court of Appeal

Phil Newby has been denied permission by the Court of Appeal to challenge the UK’s prohibitive law on assisted dying. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Justice Secretary considers review into assisted dying

Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland QC, has announced that he is considering a review into the law on assisted dying, adding there is a need to ‘take into…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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MPs debate assisted dying call for evidence

MPs from across the political divide have supported calls for an independent inquiry into assisted dying. My Death, My Decision welcomed MPs’ support on this issue. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Canada forges ahead with consultation on assisted dying for the incurably suffering

The Canadian Government has launched a consultation on changing its law on medically assisted dying. Under its current rules, Canadian adults who are of sound mind can voluntarily request an…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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MDMD marks the death of assisted dying supporter

Early in December, My Death, My Decision supporter Richard chose to end his life in Switzerland. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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High Court refuses permission for Paul Lamb’s right-to-die case

Today, the High Court has rejected permission for Paul Lamb, a severely disabled man, to challenge the law on assisted dying. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Phil Newby denied permission to challenge the UK’s ban on assisted dying

Phil Newby, an incurably suffering father of two, has been denied permission to challenge the UK’s ban on assisted dying.  In a handed down judgment from the High Court, Lord…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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UK’s largest medical body launches assisted dying survey

The UK’s largest medical body, the Royal College of General Practitioners, has launched a consultation on whether to change its policy on assisted dying, which it currently opposes. Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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New Guidelines for Canadian Medical Assistance to die in early stage Dementia cases

MDMD commented recently on how the current Canadian Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) legislation was now starting to be used in some early stage dementia cases. A recent 30-minute radio…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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Belgian Paralympian chooses to end her life with medical assistance

MDMD has been following the story of Marieke Vervoort, the medal-winning paralympic athlete, since she announced her intention to end her life when she felt the time was right for…Subject: Oral Evidence Sessions: Day 2 Session 2 Legal and Palliative Care Considerations This afternoon saw the second session of the second day of oral evidence. The Committee examining the Terminally Ill Adults Bill questioned experts on the legal aspects of the Bill, as well as the palliative care and disability considerations. Make sure to read our summary of yesterday’s morning session and afternoon session, and this morning’s session. Session 1:

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