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26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care
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Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.
Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat.
Nathan joins us to discuss the context of this crucial vote, why Humanists UK champions this cause, and why now is the right time for change. We also address key societal concerns and shares how you can get involved to promote this cause and other important humanist issues.
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Episode References:
- MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years, BBC
- Humanists UK Statement on scope of the Assisted Dying Bill (22 Oct 2024)
- Former archbishop of Canterbury urges bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill, The Guardian
- Medic MPs urge support for assisted dying bill, BBC
BBC: Right-to-die man Tony Nicklinson dead after refusing food, BBC (2013)
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Chapters
1. Intro to Nathan and why assisted dying reform matters (00:00:00)
2. Religious & secular support assisted dying law change (00:06:58)
3. What are the main arguments for assisted dying? (00:09:17)
4. Is this the right time for change? (00:12:19)
5. What is it like for Doctors to give and people to learn of this option (00:15:20)
6. Addressing safeguarding and pressure concerns (00:17:18)
7. What is the law change which Humanists UK is advocating for? (00:25:44)
8. How to support assisted dying legislation change now (00:26:45)
9. What has Nathan changed his mind on? (00:29:20)
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