British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying

“Order, order. I’ll still say that we must keep try and keep to the time limit.” “I have been astonished by the number of people who have been in touch with me to tell me about their terminally ill loved ones who have starved themselves to death, and this is currently legal. And doctors are required to assist the patient through this agonizing process. How can we allow this, but not a compassionate and humane assisted death?” “Here.” “My daughter Maria lived her life with severe disabilities and health conditions, and since her birth, she was told, we were told many times that she might have only six months to live. She lived for 27 years. I am filled with dread and fear for those other people like Maria, who are nonverbal and don’t have that capacity. And what might happen to others like Maria if they aren’t loved and cared for and have somebody speaking out for them.” “Here.” “A very considerate five minutes. Thank you. David Davis.” “The ayes to the right, 330. The noes to the left, 275. The ayes have it. The ayes have it. Unlock.” ” I mean, I do absolutely respect the people who were opposed to it and their heartfelt reasons for why they were opposed. But this was always about choice. And they still have choice. But now so do we. And I’m feeling very emotional.”