Dear Supporter,
This evening, the House of Lords allowed a Bill to legalise assisted suicide move forward without a vote. SPUC says Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill is a threat to vulnerable people who could be pressured into ending their lives. Parliamentary convention, however, meant the Bill moved forward unopposed.
Michael Robinson, SPUC’s Director of Public Affairs, said: “It is disappointing and disturbing that Peers have allowed this dangerous Bill to proceed to the next stage. As legislators, they have a responsibility to protect everyone equally, including the most vulnerable. Changing our laws on assisted suicide would put the lives of the sick, elderly and disabled at terrible risk. It would send a message that some lives are valuable and worthy of respect while others don’t deserve the same level of care and legal protection.
“As numerous speakers in the debate pointed out, there is abundant evidence of the dangers of assisted suicide. We know that in countries where it’s been normalised, many vulnerable people, feel pressured into taking their own lives to avoid becoming a burden,” said Mr Robinson.
The Bill will now proceed to committee stage where it is expected to face a considerable number of amendments.
As the Bill proceeds, please continue to support SPUC and pray for a positive outcome. Together, we can restore a culture of life, where each person is valued.
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With my very best wishes,
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Alithea Williams
Public Policy Manager
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