Submitted on Tuesday 26th November 2024
Rejected on Thursday 9th January 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Assisted dying should be decided by a UK referendum
Assisted dying involves ethics, personal beliefs, individual rights & the healthcare system. It concerns personal autonomy and dignity. Given its moral significance, a referendum would reflect the people's will and ensure public debate to amplify all voices, all beliefs, and foster democracy.
A nationwide referendum would respect diverse opinions & show the majority decision. If approved the Government should create clear legislation with an independent overseeing body to monitor and evaluate cases, create ethical safeguards and integrate healthcare ensuring training and support systems are in place. Conducted transparently and ethically, this approach can respect individual rights and societal values, as seen in other countries. Importantly, it would not replace end-of-life care.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition which calls for a similar action:
We are petitioning for a National Referendum on Assisted Dying
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701838
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