There is nothing ‘pro-choice’ about assisted dying
The debate over assisted dying continues in the UK, with activists pushing for legislation that has failed multiple times since 2003. Critics argue that the language of 'choice' used by proponents obscures the potential for coercion and undermines the value of life for vulnerable individuals. The article emphasizes the need for improved palliative care and support rather than legalizing assisted suicide.
- ▪Assisted-dying campaigners have failed to introduce legislation for assisted suicide multiple times since 2003.
- ▪Critics argue that the concept of 'choice' in assisted dying may not be truly autonomous for terminally ill patients.
- ▪The article advocates for better palliative care and support for families instead of legalizing assisted suicide.
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There is nothing ‘pro-choice’ about assisted dying Assisted-suicide activists have co-opted the language of ‘autonomy’ and ‘rights’ to promote their grim vision. i Picture by: Getty dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Venice Allan" }) Venice Allan 22nd May 2026 i Picture by: Getty Share Topics Politics UK Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. Assisted-dying campaigners are still raging at the failure of their sixth attempt to introduce assisted suicide since 2003. After nearly a hundred hours of gruelling and emotional debate, Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill thankfully ran out of time when the Labour government’s first parliamentary session came to an end earlier this month.
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