One of a pair of essays in which members of Parliament argue their cases
Parliament will soon get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. The second-reading debate on November 29th is an important occasion, although it will be far from the last word on the matter.s, followed by detailed debates in both parliamentary houses, the Commons and the Lords. It is open to amendment and will only become law if both houses approve it.
I have heard so many heartbreaking stories from individuals and families affected by the current law. It is those voices that I have been encouragings to listen to above all others, and not just the voices of those whose loved ones suffered an agonising death despite receiving the best palliative care.
We can learn from what has worked well in other jurisdictions and also see where things have gone in a direction we would not wish to follow. Under my bill no one would be eligible for assistance because they were disabled or mentally ill, or had an eating disorder, depression or anything other than a terminal illness.
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