Assisted dying is much more than a party political issue | Letters

Sonia Sodha suggests that assisted dying is being directed by No 10 as a party political issue and lacks sufficient parliamentary attention, which undermines the importance of this vital decision.

The health select committee has conducted a 14-month cross-party inquiry, gathering extensive evidence from multiple perspectives on assisted dying, emphasizing that palliative care alone is not always sufficient.

In Scotland, a major bill for assisted dying is set to be debated, indicating a growing legislative effort to address this issue and improve associated palliative care practices.

I do not know what I would want if faced with a terminal diagnosis, yet I believe it is unfair to deny others the choice regarding their own deaths.

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