Professor Jones' analyses of Government documents show “just how dangerous assisted suicide would be for people who are vulnerable due to mental illness, abuse, inadequate healthcare or lack of social support”.
Particular concerns are that "this legislation would require many hospices and care homes to facilitate assisted suicide, jeopardising their ability to provide care; the provisions for conscientious objection for health and social care workers are both unclear and inadequate; and safeguards against coercion for the most vulnerable are wholly inadequate".
A Government impact assessment shows that the implementation of the Assisted Dying Bill would cost millions but, chillingly, the figures also suggest that over time the Bill could save money by ending people’s lives.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales have launched an online book of condolence, following the death of Pope Francis. Please post your tributes and share with others. Tributes
“A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being, especially those who are poor or marginalised, is now silent... May he rest in peace and rise in glory.”
