Dignity in dying

I was pleased to see an piece in the FT today (reference 1) in support of allowing people with terminal complaints a bit more choice about exactly how and when they terminate. Something which one might think the party of free choice and non-interference by government in private affairs would go for, but it doesn't. Something which one might think our Parliament would get on with, but they don't - despite a massive majority for changing the law among the population at large. Despite the example of a number of other countries. Perhaps our arrangements for government might better be described as geriatric than as venerable.

Flash your plastic at reference 3 if you want a relatively painless way to help move things along.

PS: I recall reading once that the Mexicans dodge the issue. They don't allow assisted suicide, but they don't control the sale of barbiturates suitable for euthanising pets either - and which if properly administered are also suitable for humans. Perhaps the Church still has a big voice over there, despite scandals and falling rolls.

References

Reference 1: The time is ripe for citizens’ voices on assisted dying: British politicians are nervous about supporting reform but public panels could break the logjam - Robert Shrimsley and FT - 2021.

Reference 2: https://psmv4.blogspot.com/2021/01/more-irish-matters.html. My most recent notice of this subject.

Reference 3: https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/.