The Assisted Dying Bill Debate Tomorrow...

[sandyRoe]

It's supposed to be one of the hottest days of the year tomorrow. Could someone who went to Westminster to lobby be at risk of dying without any assistance? You might think so from the advice given here.


"Good Afternoon,

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch with messages of support ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill debate tomorrow. Below is a final update on how you can get involved on the day and some advice to anyone coming to our demonstration.

Watch the debate
BBC Parliament will be broadcasting the debate all day. Broadcast on:
Freeview Channel 81
Sky Channel 504
Virgin Media Channel 605
For those who won’t have access to a TV but will be online, you can also watch it on:
BBC Democracy Live
Parliament TV
The debate starts at 10 am and is likely to go on until the early evening.

At our demonstration
If you are coming to our demonstration outside the House of Lords, we would like to remind you that tomorrow is set to be the hottest day of the year by far.

The Met Office has issued a warning on the current heatwave, temperatures in London and the South-East tomorrow are set to reach 32 degrees. Where possible, we would like to encourage you as to arrive between 09:30 and 11:30am, and come back in the afternoon from 3pm and 6pm to avoid the hottest part of the day. However, Dignity in Dying will have a presence throughout the day should you wish to stay or you have already booked your travel tickets.

To avoid feeling unwell, we would just ask that you take regular breaks, seek shade where you can and bring plenty of water, along with your sun hats, parasols sun cream, and sunglasses. There are places to buy refreshments as well as toilets nearby, we will be able to direct you on the day please just ask a member of Dignity in Dying staff.

Back the Bill on social media
There is still time to join our Thunderclap on Twitter and, if you are able, any support you can provide via social media during the debate will help to show Parliamentarians that the public overwhelming support law change on assisted dying."

[quinie]

Hi,SandyRoe,there was a programme on STV tonight at 7.30pm-a discussion with experts on assisted dying.I've taped and will watch it later-should be interesting.

[mrs_overall]

I am following this with keen interest as there is an ex husband of mine I would love to assist to die.
Does it matter if the person is in very good health? Would I be allowed to assist them to die in a prolonged and painful manner with the aid of red hot pokers and electrodes?

[wolf63]

Mrs O - help the old chap along to the next world and you can be used as a test case.

Personally I think that we should be able to end our lives with the assistance of a willing partner. If there was a safeguard surely it could work.

Failing that I had better start stockpiling the drugs. Or toddle off to Switzerland.

[sandyRoe]

Mrs O, I fear you've missed the import of the proposed bill. The thought of electrodes, red-hot pokers, or dispatching someone by nudging them down a steep flight of stairs, is tempting but would still attract the attention of PC Plod.

[jennyjoan]

Mrs O - very funny. Enjoyed that remark.

[mrs_overall]

No. 1 is the only ex husband still living.
No. 2 died from mushroom poisoning.
No. 3 died from a blow to the head. It was his own fault for refusing to eat his mushrooms

[naomi24]

Haaaaaaa! Very good, Mrs.O. Crying here. :o)