BBC Radio 5: Tony Nicklinson and Assisted Dying
Sam Ahmedzai from the Commission on Assisted Dying discusses the death of Tony Nicklinson (1:15:10)
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Commission on Assisted Dying
"Addressing whether there needs to be a change of approach to the issue of assisted dying..."
Assisted dying is illegal in the UK. However for those that have the physical and financial resources, it remains an option, for example through travelling overseas. 150 Britons have travelled abroad to seek assistance to die.
The commission will be addressing the issue of assisted dying and the ethical and legal implications it potentially holds. It will run between the 30th of November until September 2011. A report will be published in late 2011.
The commission consists of individuals selected on the basis of their open mindedness and expertise. All commissioners are representative of their own beliefs and opinions, and not of any other organisation they may be affiliated to. Demos will be providing secretariat and administrative support.
For more detailed information regarding the commission's aims and members, please visit the website at: www.commissiononassisteddying.co.uk
The Commission on Assisted Dying
- Authors
- The Commission on Assisted Dying
- Publication Date
- 2012-01-05
- Publication Type
- Report
A landmark report assessing whether the current legal and policy approach to assisted dying in England and Wales is fit for purpose.
The BMA should adopt neutrality on assisted dying
Louise Bazagette says the BMA and the Royal Colleges should move their position from opposition to neutrality on assisted dying.
The Commission on Assisted Dying
Louise Bazalgette, lead researcher to the Commission on Assisted Dying, comments on its final report.
Seeking clarification
William Bradley discusses the latest challenge to the Suicide Act.
Death as a bestseller
Jenny Ousbey says that how we die is a taboo that must be overcome.
Talking at cross-purposes
Louise Bazalgette argues that we need greater clarity in the debate on assisted dying.
Let's Talk About Death
Jenny Ousbey says the issues of death and assisted dying should be out in the open.
Evidence meeting one: the Commission on Assisted Dying
Sophie McKay reports on the first evidence meeting of the Commission on Assisted Dying, hosted by Demos.
Analysis: Britain's options on assisted dying
Louise Bazalgette analyses Britain's options for assisted dying following Tony Nickinson's court case.
The legal stance on Assisted Dying
Louise Bazalgette discusses Tony Nickinson's case and the Commission on Assisted Dying (2:09:39) on BBC Radio Kent.
Legalisation is a decision for society not doctors
A BMJ editiorial supports neutrality on assisted dying.
'Assisted dying would provide dignity in death'
Commissioner Baroness Young writes for the Nursing Times about the Commission on Assisted Dying
Assisted dying: the government must not visit indignity on the terminally ill
Simon Jenkins comments on the Commission on Assisted Dying's final report in the Guardian.
Assisted suicide should be legal, says Commission
Channel 4 News hosts a discussion on the Commission on Assisted Dying's final report.
What is the Commission recommending?
Lord Falconer and Baroness Finlay debate the Commission on Assisted Dying's recommendations on the Today programme.
Dying with Dignity
The Commission on Assisted Dying's final report is the subject of the Times' leader column (£).
Leading article: An issue of dignity that can no longer be avoided
The Independent's leader describes the Commission on Assisted Dying's final report as 'a brave start'.
Controversial call to lift ban on helping the terminally ill to die
The publication of the final report of the Commission on Assisted Dying is covered by the Mirror.
Doctors ‘must help terminally ill die’
Richard Ford writes about the final report of the Commission on Assisted Dying in the Times (£).
Let sick choose suicide
The Commission on Assisted Dying is covered by the Sun.
Terminally ill given less than a year to live 'should have right to ask their doctor for lethal drugs'
The Commission on Assisted Dying is reported on in the Daily Mail.
Allow assisted suicide for those with less than a year to live
The Telegraph's Martin Beckford reports on the Commission on Assisted Dying.
Assisted suicide should be legal, says major report to parliament
The Guardian covers the final report of the Commission on Assisted Dying.
A duty of care to our last days on Earth
Lord Charles Falconer questions the adequacy of the law on assisted dying in the Daily Telegraph
David Cameron faces new pressure to end ban on assisted suicide
The Commission on Assisted Dying is covered in the Daily Mail
End the ban on assisted suicide, report will urge the government
The Observer reports on the Commission on Assisted Dying
Assisted Dying needs a change of heart
Lord Ian Blair writes in the Independent on Sunday about the unclear state of assisted dying law
Suicide of Dan James convinced Lord Falconer that the law had to change
Lord Falconer is interviewed about the Commission on Assisted Dying in the Observer.
Paralysed man who wants to die in Swiss suicide clinic brings British court test case
The Daily Mail comments on the Commission on Assisted Dying.
Assisted dying poll shows support for change in law
The Guardian comments on the Commission on Assisted Dying.
What should politicians do about assisted suicide legislation?
The Guardian's Michael White references the Commission on Assisted Dying in his look at the political implications of Terry Pratchett's documentary 'Choosing to Die'
Inquests: call for new system as families wait years for a verdict
The Observer reports on Demos research which shows extreme delays in coroners' inquests.
