Charities including the Centre for Women's Justice and Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse have expressed concerns regarding assisted dying legislation, warning that coercive control victims might be pressured into suicide. They argue that the current discussions have overlooked how abusers could manipulate victims into seeking assisted dying. MP Kim Leadbeater acknowledged these contributions and emphasized the need for protective measures. Nogah Ofer from CWJ highlighted the link between coercive control, domestic homicide, and suicide, and pointed out that many medical professionals may lack the necessary training to recognize these dynamics, urging for specialists' involvement in such cases.
Kim Leadbeater MP, who introduced the bill, welcomed expert contributions and committed to ensuring the right protections are included for victims under the proposed legislation.
According to Nogah Ofer from CWJ, the evidence indicates that coercive control leads victims to lose their sense of self and is closely associated with homicide and suicide.
Ofer expressed concern that medical professionals may lack training in identifying coercive control, highlighting the need for involvement from specialists.
Domestic abusers may pressure victims to consider assisted dying, posing a significant risk that coercive behaviors will influence such vulnerable decisions.
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