Dignity In Dying Statement: 'Mercy Killer' Walks Free, UK
Dignity in Dying, the UK's leading organisation campaigning for the legislation of assisted dying in the UK, provided the following statement on this case.
Sarah Wootton, Chief Executive of Dignity in Dying, said:
"The judge's verdict further demonstrates the unnacceptable current state of the law in the UK.
"Any form of assisted dying is currently illegal, yet many judges sympathise with people's actions which are reflected in their verdicts. However, without proper legislation in place, both the patient and their loved ones are in vulnerable positions. Legislation of medically assisted dying for terminally ill adults who are suffering unbearably would ensure that people faced with such a scenario are protected by sufficient safeguards.
"The current law is confused and does little to help people at the end of their lives. It common sense that the law needs to be clarified and, ultimately, changed."
About Dignity in Dying
Dignity in Dying is the leading organisation in the UK that advocates assisted dying for terminally ill patients.
The organisation is also the country's leading provider in information on end-of-life issues.
Dignity in Dying has over 100,000 supporters and receives its funding entirely from donations from the public.
Opinion polls consistently show that at least 80% of the UK population support a change in the law on assisted dying.
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