Use our guide for responding to the assisted dying consultation
June 18, 2024
We know that our members and supporters care passionately about assisted dying. Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has just launched a call for views on Liam McArthur’s draft bill to legalise assisted dying. The deadline for responses is 16 August 2024.
We want as many people as possible who believe in end-of-life to choice to have their say in this consultation process. So, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to answer each question in your own words, using your own experiences.
The consultation in brief
The committee has provided two options to respond to the consultation. A “Short Survey” and a “Detailed Call for Views.” Both are relatively simple to answer and consist of multiple-choice questions. There is also an option to provide additional comments if you wish.
No matter which method of responding you choose, we would encourage you to answer as many questions as you have time for. Use your own words and experiences where possible. If you are unsure about how to answer any of the questions, our guide provides steers and tips.
How to respond to the “short survey” version
If you want to fill out the short survey, it’s really easy to do using the tips below. (If you want to respond to the Detailed Call for Views, download our guide. It’s only a few pages long.)
QUESTION: Which of the following best reflects your views on the Bill?
NB The purpose of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is to introduce a lawful form of assisted dying for people over the age of 16 with a terminal illness.
ANSWER: Fully support
QUESTION: Which of the following factors are most important to you when considering the issue of assisted dying?
ANSWER:
- Personal autonomy
- Personal dignity
- Reducing suffering
QUESTION: Do you have any other comments on the Bill?
TIP: You could use this section to share your own thoughts and experiences and explain why you believe in compassionate assisted dying laws for Scotland.
QUESTION: How did you find out about this consultation?
TIP: Let the committee know if you found out about this survey via our website, newsletter or social media channels.
Why not write to your MSP too?
As well as filling out the call for evidence, why not tell your MSPs you support assisted dying, using our letter template below?
Tell your MSP the Time is Now for an Assisted Dying law
Please help us reach every MSP in Scotland to ask them to support Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying bill in Scotland.
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