A new poll indicates that 82% of respondents support Burnham's stance on assisted suicide, coinciding with calls for MPs to prioritize improving care and to vote against the assisted suicide Bill. The article also reports that MPs have defeated the assisted suicide Bill and encourages readers to take various actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments.
MPs voted to reject the assisted suicide bill by 286 votes to 270, effectively ending the parliamentary push for assisted suicide in this Parliament. Christian Concern and other groups opposed the bill, expressing concerns about coercion and pressure on disabled and vulnerable people, and stating that assisted suicide is never compassionate.
The House of Commons voted 286 against and 270 in favour to reject a bill sponsored by Labour MP Lauren Edwards that would have legalised assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with approval from doctors and a review panel. Several Labour MPs, including terminally ill Ashley Dalton and former health minister Dr Zubir Ahmed, voted against the bill citing concerns about discrimination against vulnerable people and the need to improve palliative care, while prominent medical organisations also opposed the bill due to insufficient protections against abuse and lack of provisions for older people with complex health needs.
Care Not Killing welcomed the defeat of Lauren Edwards' Assisted Suicide Bill, with Dr Gordon Macdonald emphasizing that MPs recognized the risks of the legislation and prioritized improving palliative and social care systems instead. Dr Macdonald highlighted concerns from MPs, hospices, and disabled people about the bill's safety and potential pressure on vulnerable individuals, citing examples from Oregon and Canada where assisted suicide laws expanded beyond their original scope.
Assisted dying laws vary globally, with around 400 million people living in countries where it is legal, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Austria, and France, each having different eligibility criteria and methods of administration. In the US, assisted dying is legal in 13 states and Washington DC, with Oregon pioneering the model since 1997, while European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium allow euthanasia and assisted dying for a broader range of patients, including children, and some British Isles regions like Jersey have recently legalized it with specific residency requirements and options for physician administration.
Cooke reports that the House of Commons rejected a reintroduced assisted-suicide bill. The article recounts the proposal's earlier failure and presents the result as a victory for opponents of legalization.
Cooke examines newly released details of a Dutch child-euthanasia case and the official review of the physicians' conduct. She argues that the reported circumstances raise concerns about disability and expanded eligibility for ending children's lives.
Flanders criticizes a New York Times feature about a business providing assisted-death services after New York's legalization. She argues that commercial promotion of assisted death conflicts with suicide prevention and the purpose of healthcare.
Thomas More Society announces additional organizational and individual plaintiffs in its challenge to Illinois’s assisted-suicide law. The release seeks expanded protection for healthcare professionals who object to informing, referring, or participating on religious and conscience grounds.
Smith argues that suicide-prevention campaigns inconsistently exclude assisted suicide and euthanasia from their concerns. He contrasts that exclusion with prevention strategies promoted by the World Health Organization.
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10, 2026, and the UK Parliament is set to consider a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide the following day in London. The day aims to raise awareness and prevent suicide, while the assisted suicide bill represents a significant shift in the narrative around suicide in the UK.
The Care Not Killing coalition and Christian policy-group CARE are urging MPs to reject a new assisted suicide bill proposed by Lauren Edwards MP, warning of catastrophic harm to vulnerable groups and the hospice movement if it passes. A recent survey by CNK indicates that 63% of MPs oppose the bill, and as the vote approaches, Christians across the UK are being encouraged to pray and engage with their MPs on this conscience issue.
Alex Schadenberg and Dr. Paul Saba urge the British Parliament to vote against the Edwards assisted dying bill, citing the Canadian experience where assisted dying laws expanded beyond initial restrictions and led to increased risks such as misdiagnosis and broader eligibility criteria.
Wesley J Smith criticizes World Suicide Prevention Day for ignoring the role of assisted suicide and euthanasia, which he claims contradicts key suicide prevention strategies promoted by the World Health Organization. He highlights that assisted suicide is not opposed or even mentioned by major suicide prevention organizations despite evidence that legalizing it increases overall suicide rates.
A federal judge denied a request from disability rights advocates to block the Illinois assisted suicide law from going into effect on September 12, 2026, rejecting arguments that the law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and other protections. The judge noted that one plaintiff, a quadriplegic woman, did not demonstrate harm under the law and questioned the standing of the plaintiffs, while giving them 30 days to appeal the decision.
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have condemned the assisted dying bill set for a second reading in the UK House of Commons, describing it as flawed and dangerous and lacking sufficient safeguards for vulnerable people. They expressed concerns that the bill would involve medical professionals in ending lives, fail to protect conscientious objection, and potentially lead to expanded eligibility beyond terminally ill patients, citing experiences from other countries like Canada.
The Shadow Health Secretary warned that assisted suicide would be implemented regardless of whether the NHS was prepared for it. The article also highlights various campaigns and actions encouraging MPs to vote against assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments.
Tuns summarizes reporting on British Columbia's euthanasia oversight records, distinguishing documentation errors from more serious compliance concerns. The article presents critics' arguments for stronger independent oversight and more transparent reporting of enforcement actions.
Drawing on his family's experience caring for relatives with Alzheimer's disease, Smith argues that dementia should not diminish a person's claim to compassionate care. This excerpt introduces his criticism of changing end-of-life attitudes and links readers to the complete column at The Epoch Times.
Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life appointed by Pope Leo XIV, suggested that Catholics might morally consent to an 'imperfect' euthanasia law to prevent more permissive legislation, a stance that contradicts Pope John Paul II's teaching against supporting such laws. Pegoraro's views, including his previous statements on contraception, have been controversial and diverge from established Church bioethical doctrine.
The Netherlands has recorded its first case of euthanasia performed on a child between the ages of one and twelve since the 2024 expansion of euthanasia legislation allowing the procedure for minors with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering. The case was reviewed by a commission and submitted to the Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine if the physician acted according to the law, though the child's age and illness have not been disclosed.
Christian and pro-life groups are urging MPs to vote against a private member's assisted suicide bill introduced by Labour MP Lauren Edwards, which is similar to a previously failed bill by Kim Leadbeater. Critics, including the Christian Institute and Care Not Killing, argue the bill lacks adequate safeguards and devalues vulnerable individuals, while supporters consider using the Parliament Act to bypass the House of Lords if necessary.
Disability rights organizations petitioned a federal judge to block the Illinois assisted suicide law scheduled to take effect on September 12, 2026, arguing it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and discriminates against disabled people due to potential physician bias and coercion. Additionally, Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich and two orders of Catholic nuns filed a lawsuit claiming the law infringes on constitutional protections for free speech and religious freedom, while a judge is expected to decide on the law's legality before its implementation date.
Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill before the vote scheduled for Friday. The article encourages readers to take various actions such as emailing or meeting with MPs to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments.
Register for the Bring Roger Home Campaign Town Hall Meeting. Date: Wednesday September 16 at 2 pm (Eastern Time), 11 am (Pacific Time) ( Zoom event Registration Link ) Join our speakers: Roger Foley Alex Schadenberg, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, Lino Defacendis, Life Care Network, Kathy Matusiak Costa, Compassionate Community Care. It will also be Roger's 51st birthday. There is now a plan to bring Roger home. ( Zoom event Registration Link ) After almost a decade living in a London Ontario hospital and experiencing multiple series issues related to his care, and being denied direct
A new assisted-suicide clinic in New York plans to charge up to $12,000 per suicide facilitation, including medical evaluations and a prescription for lethal drugs. This creates significant financial incentives for doctors, with some already earning millions by assisting suicides, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the lack of long-term doctor-patient relationships.
