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Assistance in suicide, related legislation and objections to such practices.
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Wesley J. Smith appeared on The Drew Mariani Show to discuss the double standard in professional organizations that treat some suicides as requiring prevention while others as requiring assistance, such as assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Read →On September 11, 2026, British members of Parliament voted 286-270 to reject a bill that would have legalized assisted suicide in England and Wales for people with a prognosis of six months or less to live. Catholic leaders, including Archbishop John Sherrington and Archbishop Richard Moth, opposed the bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting vulnerable people through care and solidarity rather than assisted suicide, and advocating for improved palliative and end-of-life care.
Read →The British House of Commons voted 286 to 270 to reject the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted suicide under certain conditions. The bill faced opposition from lawmakers citing concerns about safety, potential coercion, and the accuracy of doctors' prognoses, and it was also opposed by religious leaders and medical colleges.
Read →MPs defeated the assisted suicide Bill, marking a significant victory for vulnerable members of society. The article also highlights ongoing campaigns and actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion law changes in the UK, including efforts to influence MPs and MSPs ahead of upcoming elections.
Read →Members of Parliament defeated a Bill proposing assisted suicide. The article encourages readers to take various actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments in the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures.
Read →MPs defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which is described as a major victory for the most vulnerable in society. The article encourages readers to take various actions such as emailing or meeting with MPs to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments, and to support related pro-life campaigns across the UK.
Read →A new poll indicates that 82% of respondents support Burnham's stance on assisted suicide, coinciding with calls for MPs to prioritize improving care and to vote against the assisted suicide Bill. The article also reports that MPs have defeated the assisted suicide Bill and encourages readers to take various actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments.
Read →MPs voted to reject the assisted suicide bill by 286 votes to 270, effectively ending the parliamentary push for assisted suicide in this Parliament. Christian Concern and other groups opposed the bill, expressing concerns about coercion and pressure on disabled and vulnerable people, and stating that assisted suicide is never compassionate.
Read →The House of Commons voted 286 against and 270 in favour to reject a bill sponsored by Labour MP Lauren Edwards that would have legalised assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with approval from doctors and a review panel. Several Labour MPs, including terminally ill Ashley Dalton and former health minister Dr Zubir Ahmed, voted against the bill citing concerns about discrimination against vulnerable people and the need to improve palliative care, while prominent medical organisations also opposed the bill due to insufficient protections against abuse and lack of provisions for older people with complex health needs.
Read →Care Not Killing welcomed the defeat of Lauren Edwards' Assisted Suicide Bill, with Dr Gordon Macdonald emphasizing that MPs recognized the risks of the legislation and prioritized improving palliative and social care systems instead. Dr Macdonald highlighted concerns from MPs, hospices, and disabled people about the bill's safety and potential pressure on vulnerable individuals, citing examples from Oregon and Canada where assisted suicide laws expanded beyond their original scope.
Read →Assisted dying laws vary globally, with around 400 million people living in countries where it is legal, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Austria, and France, each having different eligibility criteria and methods of administration. In the US, assisted dying is legal in 13 states and Washington DC, with Oregon pioneering the model since 1997, while European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium allow euthanasia and assisted dying for a broader range of patients, including children, and some British Isles regions like Jersey have recently legalized it with specific residency requirements and options for physician administration.
Read →Thomas More Society announces additional organizational and individual plaintiffs in its challenge to Illinois’s assisted-suicide law. The release seeks expanded protection for healthcare professionals who object to informing, referring, or participating on religious and conscience grounds.
Read →Smith argues that suicide-prevention campaigns inconsistently exclude assisted suicide and euthanasia from their concerns. He contrasts that exclusion with prevention strategies promoted by the World Health Organization.
Read →World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10, 2026, and the UK Parliament is set to consider a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide the following day in London. The day aims to raise awareness and prevent suicide, while the assisted suicide bill represents a significant shift in the narrative around suicide in the UK.
Read →The Care Not Killing coalition and Christian policy-group CARE are urging MPs to reject a new assisted suicide bill proposed by Lauren Edwards MP, warning of catastrophic harm to vulnerable groups and the hospice movement if it passes. A recent survey by CNK indicates that 63% of MPs oppose the bill, and as the vote approaches, Christians across the UK are being encouraged to pray and engage with their MPs on this conscience issue.
Read →Alex Schadenberg and Dr. Paul Saba urge the British Parliament to vote against the Edwards assisted dying bill, citing the Canadian experience where assisted dying laws expanded beyond initial restrictions and led to increased risks such as misdiagnosis and broader eligibility criteria.
Read →Wesley J Smith criticizes World Suicide Prevention Day for ignoring the role of assisted suicide and euthanasia, which he claims contradicts key suicide prevention strategies promoted by the World Health Organization. He highlights that assisted suicide is not opposed or even mentioned by major suicide prevention organizations despite evidence that legalizing it increases overall suicide rates.
Read →A federal judge denied a request from disability rights advocates to block the Illinois assisted suicide law from going into effect on September 12, 2026, rejecting arguments that the law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and other protections. The judge noted that one plaintiff, a quadriplegic woman, did not demonstrate harm under the law and questioned the standing of the plaintiffs, while giving them 30 days to appeal the decision.
Read →The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have condemned the assisted dying bill set for a second reading in the UK House of Commons, describing it as flawed and dangerous and lacking sufficient safeguards for vulnerable people. They expressed concerns that the bill would involve medical professionals in ending lives, fail to protect conscientious objection, and potentially lead to expanded eligibility beyond terminally ill patients, citing experiences from other countries like Canada.
Read →The Shadow Health Secretary warned that assisted suicide would be implemented regardless of whether the NHS was prepared for it. The article also highlights various campaigns and actions encouraging MPs to vote against assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments.
Read →Christian and pro-life groups are urging MPs to vote against a private member's assisted suicide bill introduced by Labour MP Lauren Edwards, which is similar to a previously failed bill by Kim Leadbeater. Critics, including the Christian Institute and Care Not Killing, argue the bill lacks adequate safeguards and devalues vulnerable individuals, while supporters consider using the Parliament Act to bypass the House of Lords if necessary.
Read →Disability rights organizations petitioned a federal judge to block the Illinois assisted suicide law scheduled to take effect on September 12, 2026, arguing it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and discriminates against disabled people due to potential physician bias and coercion. Additionally, Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich and two orders of Catholic nuns filed a lawsuit claiming the law infringes on constitutional protections for free speech and religious freedom, while a judge is expected to decide on the law's legality before its implementation date.
Read →Pope Francis once convinced Maria Consuelo Cordoba not to undergo euthanasia, and after years of struggle, she may now get the health care she needs.
Read →Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill before the vote scheduled for Friday. The article encourages readers to take various actions such as emailing or meeting with MPs to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments.
Read →Another British bishop has criticized the assisted suicide bill set to be voted on in parliament.
Read →A new assisted-suicide clinic in New York plans to charge up to $12,000 per suicide facilitation, including medical evaluations and a prescription for lethal drugs. This creates significant financial incentives for doctors, with some already earning millions by assisting suicides, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the lack of long-term doctor-patient relationships.
Read →Healthcare workers from across the North East of England have called on MPs to reject the new assisted suicide Bill at its second reading on Friday.
Read →As the UK again considers legalizing assisted suicide, Philip "Dr. Death" Nitschke promotes his new suicide collar, but was too nervous to bring it with him.
Read →Pro-life veteran, crossbench Peer, and senior member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group, Lord Alton of Liverpool, is calling on opponents of the assisted suicide Bill to act now to ensure its defeat this Friday 11 September. With only days to go and only 12 MPs needing to change their minds, the assisted suicide Bill […]
Read →The vote on the UK assisted suicide bill will be held a day after World Suicide Prevention Day, highlighting the eugenic premise of assisted suicide.
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