Theresa May accused of being ‘deeply insensitive’ after referring to assisted dying as ‘suicide’
Theresa May was accused of being “deeply insensitive konu after the former Prime Minister had refers to helpful death for deadly sick people during a discussion on the issue last week.
In a two -day debate that will continue on Friday, Barones May, one of the 190 peers to talk to the invoice, said that “a good suicide invoice ve and“ suicide is good ”.
In a letter to the former Prime Minister seen by Independent, 13 The campaignists to die were condemned by saying that they used to “listen with horror” while intervening.
“We are not suicide – we want to live and stay in the best way with the people we love. But we are dying and we have no option or ability to change it, iler they said.
“We are trying to make a choice between living and dying, but between two types of death. All we want is for the choice, security and peace that the legalized assisted death will bring as the end of our lives.”
In the emotional letter, they added the following: çalışmak Equalizing the choice and control over the timing and style of suicide with suicide and close death is deeply insensitive to those who face this position.
“We hope you and other peers will reflect your choice of words as the bill progresses from the House of Lords.
“We welcome the opportunity to meet and talk to you about our concerns.”
Barones can use his intervention in the House of Lords to worry about his impact on disabled, chronic illness and mental health problems, and he can use it, saying, ısında There is a risk of strengthening a dangerous idea that some lives are worth living less than others ”.
“There is a danger that this can be used as a covering up, a veil or perhaps a disease purchased by the hospital for errors made in the hospital, causing an increase in the likelihood of death.
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Ms. Leadbeater, who introduced the bill in Commons last year, said that “very disturbing to frame it around suicide ve and that“ the deadly sick people I met did not commit suicide ”, he said that he was dying instead.
While Barones May made a “very strong contribution ,, he said that the two were“ on different sides of this argument and discussion ”.
In his proposal on the cover of Baroness May, MS Leadbeater added: öne The last thing that the bill will enable the bill is the covering, because it creates a framework around the assisted death rather than such a comprehensive process and the lack of framework. ”
Sophie Blake, one of those who have 4 breast cancer and signed in the letter Independent The former Prime Minister’s language found “really disturbing, very insensitive and hurtful”.
” [terminally ill] The women I know have the most violent passion for life. They will only experience the most challenging treatment to win extra valuable days to be with their loved ones.
“When we do everything we can, it is said that we commit suicide in desperation to live longer with such determination
Blake added: öylemek Dying to be supported by suicide is not only semantics – deeply cruel. We are not committed, we are dying.
In the meantime, Nathaniel Dye, who has another signature of the letter, previously described the bill as a chance to “act with kindness” and to offer people an option in the darkest watches ”.
Mr. Dye, who has terminal cancer, said at a Westminster press conference earlier this year without this legislation: “There is no option: I die in pain or I die in pain.”
The bill requires an application for the approval of a supported death by two doctors and one specialist panel. This will provide assisted death for adults in England and Wales, with the diagnosis of a death terminal less than six months.
With the abandonment of about 190 peers to speak for a two -day discussion, the EU withdrawal may exceed 187’s previous record for Bill’s second reading debate in 2018.
Last Friday’s discussions, 89 peers’ opinions, the debate, will continue on September 19 at 10 in the morning.
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If you are experiencing feelings of distress or if you are struggling to cope, you can talk safely at 116 123 (England and YG) with Samaritans, you can send E -Cail to jo@samaritans.org. Samaritans Website to find details of the nearest branch
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