Assisted suicide -- the legal position

[bronnyelsp]

There's a big case in the House of Lords today about assisted suicide

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[felis_ultharus]

My father was involved in a similar case here in Canada -- the landmark right-to-die case involving Sue Rodriguez, who had ALS. Unfortunately, my father won the case, so assisted suicide is still illegal in Canada.

Rodriguez found a sympathetic doctor who helped her die quietly in her home. The police never investigated, and no charges were laid. But it'd be nice if families could get a gurantee that that wouldn't happen in the future.

[bronnyelsp]

I grew up in Vancouver, so I know the Sue Rodriguez case -- I even did a project on euthanisia/assisted suicide in sciences humaine 10! Like you, I would be on the opposite side of HR cases from your father.

[miafedup]

I can't even believe it is an issue at all.
I'm 100% behind Deborah Purdy dying with dignity.