Assisted suicide and euthanasia

Judicial activism, suicidal ideation, reasons to stay alive, and Hippocrates’ successful medical practice

Isolated elderly people, altruistic suicide, a second childhood, and a crucified hero

The Meacher Bill, radicals in the Lords, Canada’s slippery slope and fragile conscience protections

There are a number of practical problems and inconsistencies with the Meacher Bill. But first it’s important to consider the Bill’s underlying assumptions and philosophy

Bringing in a euthanasia regime in Britain would open us to a slew of profoundly dangerous unintended consequences

Putting into practice our convictions against euthanasia means taking seriously end of life care

Dementia, an ageing population, the costs of living longer: what is driving the vigorous campaigns to legalise death on demand?

Charting the long, and so far unsuccessful, attempts to introduce euthanasia to Britain

Unpacking the oldest, and perhaps most compelling, case for assisted dying

Should humans always be the ‘master of their fates’ and ‘captains of their souls’?