UK MPs Publish Inquiry Findings on Assisted Dying, Sparking Debate

The inquiry, which received over 68,000 public responses, does not make a conclusive statement but serves as a resource for future debates on assisted dying.

A 14-month inquiry into assisted dying in the UK, which attracted over 68,000 public responses, has published its findings without making a conclusive statement.
Legislation on assisted dying is being considered in Scotland, Jersey, and the Isle of Man, with potential implications for the rest of the UK.
Concerns are raised about the potential coercion of disabled people into euthanasia, with examples cited from countries where assisted dying is legal.
The House of Commons' Health and Social Care Select Committee found that allowing assisted dying does not worsen end-of-life care, based on evidence from other countries.
Dame Esther Rantzen calls for a parliamentary vote on legalizing assisted dying, highlighting the current law as 'a mess'.