Religious Reasons to Support a Change

I have changed my mind. Originally I was against the idea of assisted dying, on the grounds of the sanctity of life, as well as the ‘slippery slope’ argument. However, after many years as a congregational minister seeing people die in pain, I see no merit in individuals being forced to live out their last days in misery if they want to avoid it. I am also confident that the safeguards being proposed around assisted dying are sufficiently strong and will ensure that it is not abused. I know palliative care can be wonderful, but it has limits, and there are those it cannot help. Assisted dying should be available as an option for those who so wish.