Assisted dying is a much-debated topic around the globe. What do the people of England think?
Some form of assisted dying is legal in 27 jurisdictions around the world, but it is not yet permitted in England or in any other UK nations. Though the topic is debated in Parliament and has been the subject of media coverage and public campaigns, there remains a need for more in-depth information about how the UK public perceives this complex ethical, legal, and emotional issue.
To explore public views on assisted dying in England, the Nuffield Council for Bioethics assembled a Public Jury, broadly representative of the country’s demographics, to consider the topic.
Over the course of six meetings held between April and June 2024, the thirty members of the English public chosen for the panel heard from experts and individuals with personal experience with assisted dying to consider:
1. Should the law in England be changed to permit assisted dying?
2. If the law is changed to permit assisted dying in England, what should it include? What should it exclude?
3. If the law is not changed to permit assisted dying in England, are there any recommendations or changes to assisted dying policy that should be made?
In this event at the Intellectual Forum, Clare Chambers and Molly Gray from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics will discuss the initial report on the top recommendations from the Jury.
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Accessibility Facilities
- Designated wheelchair public toilet
- Induction loops
- Mostly flat terrain
- Wheel chair accessible
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