UK Assisted Dying Bill Could Open Door for 'Death Pods'

Dr. Philip Nitschke plans to introduce nitrogen-filled Sarco pods to Britain if the assisted dying law is approved by MPs this week.

The Sarco pod, a nitrogen-filled euthanasia device, is designed to allow users a peaceful death while overlooking scenic views through a transparent window.
Dr. Philip Nitschke, the pod's inventor, has expressed strong interest in bringing the technology to the UK if Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill passes.
The bill, set for a vote in the House of Commons on Friday, would legalize assisted dying and allow the use of medical devices like the Sarco pod with government approval.
Legal experts suggest the bill's broad wording could make the Sarco pod permissible, provided liquid nitrogen is approved as a substance for assisted dying.
The device has faced controversy, with one known use in Switzerland leading to legal challenges and scrutiny over the circumstances of the user's death.