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Assisted Dying Bill - Scotland

(58 Posts)
kgnw28225 Wed 24-Aug-22 13:27:33

I have reservations about this bill. Anything to do with ending a life, is brought in with triple lock wording and rules and regulations. It takes about twenty years for a bill to be corroded. Abortion when first brought in, came with rules and restrictions. IE it could only be performed by a doctor in a hospital, etc,etc. Now 20 years later, you can get tablets, go home and do a diy abortion. If this bill is brought in, it will be today’s 50+ years, in 20 years time. Will families be able to get some tablets and do a diy euthanasia on a relative, who they think has ‘no quality of life, through maybe dementia, bad arthritis etc, etc. Be careful what you wish for.

Shinamae Wed 24-Aug-22 13:15:19

Bring it on..

Smileless2012 Wed 24-Aug-22 13:14:25

I agree that it's time things changed but fear they never will. People go to Dignitas and shorten what little time they have left so they can die with dignity.

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 24-Aug-22 12:56:59

I agree Caleo. Of course we do have that right if we are able to take matters into our own hands, but cannot ask for help. High time things changed.

Kim19 Wed 24-Aug-22 12:42:43

Very thought provoking and informative. Thank you FN.

Caleo Wed 24-Aug-22 12:25:58

Everyone dies . It's terrible that we do not have the right to dying with dignity when, where, and how we choose.

Barmeyoldbat Wed 24-Aug-22 12:21:21

Thanks for the link and info, will look at it with interest.

FarNorth Sat 20-Aug-22 20:25:00

This is a video from Dignity in Dying Scotland on the Assisted Dying Bill which it is hoped will be brought to Parliament in early 2023.

It includes 2 very moving talks from people whose loved ones did not have the control they wanted, at the end of their lives.

The Bill will apply only to those who are terminally ill and are of sound mind.

youtu.be/nO8w9Ju6j_M

It is only about 30 mins as it starts about 15 mins in and finishes at about 45 mins, due to zoom problems.