Supporters of assisted dying argue it curtails suffering in the final months of life. Under current law, Britons who help relatives or friends end their lives face potential prosecution. That means that terminally ill patients who decide to end their lives often do so alone. “This is not a choice between living or dying; it is a choice for terminally ill people about how they die,” Ms. Leadbeater said. Others have argued that the money spent on administering a complex system of medically assisted dying would be better invested in broader and better palliative care.

Source: The Times June 20, 2025 17:08 UTC