Good afternoon friend,



As Sadie mentioned a few weeks ago, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently
announced proposed changes to their guidance for prosecutors with regard to
deaths as a result of ‘mercy killings’ and suicide pacts.



As we argued during our Compassion Is Not A Crime campaign, it is only right to
differentiate acts of compassion from serious crimes and this is promising
progress on the road to law change. The consultation is now live and accepting
responses from the public. Please support the campaign today by responding to the consultation yourself
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Yes, I'll respond to the consultation →
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We’ve put together some guidance to help you respond
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trial if their actions were clearly motivated by compassion to help a loved one
end their life, if this was their settled wish.



We welcome this consultation and the chance to review this guidance. The
consultation closes on 8th April. You don’t need to be an expert to contribute
meaningfully to this process. Anything that you can do to help will strengthen
our position and let policymakers know that compassion is not a crime.



Yes, I'll respond to the consultation →
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While this is a landmark step in the right direction, nothing but a thoroughly
safeguarded assisted dying law will ensure that all dying people have access to
the support to die in the manner of their choosing.



Thank you for standing with dying people and their families by responding to the consultation today.
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All best wishes,





Davina Hehir

Director of Policy and Legal Strategy

Dignity in Dying



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