Somewhat different to this thread: http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=55268
Under the 1961 Suicide Act, aiding and abetting suicide is a crime punishable by up to 14 years in jail.
In this case: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop … ified.html
Debbie Purdy, an MS patient, sought to clarify the very ambiguous law on assisted suicide to be sure that her husband wouldn't be prosecuted. She argued she'd be forced to kill herself earlier than necessary if not given the assistance because she wouldn't be able to perform the procedure/travel to Switzerland by herself as her condition worsened. With the help of her husband she would be able to enjoy life to its fullest.
The Law Lords ruled that the Director of Public Prosecutions must now clarify the law on what grounds the state could prosecute for assisted suicide (was previously very muddled) arguing that 'it would be a breach of her human rights not to allow her to end her life with respect and dignity'.
Although their ruling did not legalize assisted suicide it sought to make the law less ambiguous.
Do you think assisted suicide should be legalized? Do you feel it breaches the basic human right of privacy and being able to make your own decisions? Why is it the state's business to decide on whether someone who is suffering should not be allowed to make his\her own decisions?
Mods: This may have been debated to death but very relevant to the latest UK news/legislation.
Under the 1961 Suicide Act, aiding and abetting suicide is a crime punishable by up to 14 years in jail.
In this case: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop … ified.html
Debbie Purdy, an MS patient, sought to clarify the very ambiguous law on assisted suicide to be sure that her husband wouldn't be prosecuted. She argued she'd be forced to kill herself earlier than necessary if not given the assistance because she wouldn't be able to perform the procedure/travel to Switzerland by herself as her condition worsened. With the help of her husband she would be able to enjoy life to its fullest.
The Law Lords ruled that the Director of Public Prosecutions must now clarify the law on what grounds the state could prosecute for assisted suicide (was previously very muddled) arguing that 'it would be a breach of her human rights not to allow her to end her life with respect and dignity'.
Although their ruling did not legalize assisted suicide it sought to make the law less ambiguous.
Do you think assisted suicide should be legalized? Do you feel it breaches the basic human right of privacy and being able to make your own decisions? Why is it the state's business to decide on whether someone who is suffering should not be allowed to make his\her own decisions?
Mods: This may have been debated to death but very relevant to the latest UK news/legislation.