Not just for the sake of those whose lives might be taken, but also for those conscientious objectors who may be driven from the health and care sector.
Few children can afford the time or cost to live near their ageing parents and, with both husband and wife working, cannot be expected to cross the country to visit elderly parents often.
Euthanasia campaigners are misled about what the true impact of this legal and cultural watershed would be.
Robin Aitken, who worked for the Corporation for 25 years, accuses it of propagating liberalism and suppressing conservatism behind a pretend impartiality.
Individuals must be held account. It is the least we owe the relatives and patients. But we should be precise and forensic in focusing on areas where further reforms can make the most impact.
Marris claims his Bill is about people choosing to die ‘by their own hand’ – can this be true if they are in need of assistance?
Euthanasia is being sold in this country as an act of mercy for people who will soon die anyway. However, the European example suggests that the practice would not be limited to the terminally ill.
Few children can afford the time or cost to live near their ageing parents and, with both husband and wife working, cannot be expected to cross the country to visit elderly parents often.