Assisted dying is illegal under English law. Do you agree that it is a fair law or do you support a change of the law? If you support a change of the law, what changes would be acceptable and which changes would be unacceptable? Join Colchester Humanists for a Zoom discussion on assisted dying.
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Assisted dying is the act of deliberately assisting another person to end their own lives. The alternative given by society is not undignified, painful end of life but end of life care which, according to the NHS website, 'should help you to live as well as possible until you die and to die with dignity'.
Humanists believe:
- that being able to die, with dignity, in a manner of our choosing must be understood a fundamental human right;
- that the current law against assisted dying disregards the needs and autonomy of patients, That families are often forced to make an intolerable choice between either letting their loved ones suffer, or supporting them and risking criminal investigation;
- and that the choice of assisted dying should not be considered an alternative to palliative care but should be offered together.'
Humanists UK argues for a change of the law; do you agree? Unconditionally or with reservation? Join us and put forth your point of view.