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Concerns Raised Over Suicide Bill

The Telford and Wrekin Green Party is deeply concerned about the ongoing discussions in Parliament regarding the Assisted Suicide Bill. Despite previous warnings of bias, it seems our predictions are coming true.



As your Disabilities Officer, I have offered to provide evidence in Parliament, but have yet to receive a response. It's troubling that no Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs) have been invited, and that two-thirds of witnesses are in favor of assisted suicide.

While I personally support the option for those who choose it, evidence from other countries shows that safeguards are often weakened, leading to vulnerable individuals feeling pressured into choosing suicide. Just 2 weeks ago under my alter ego of "Truth Tracker Telford" I highlighted Telford and Wrekin Council's coercive tactics in a health campaign.

TWC Coercion

I fear similar tactics could be used if this bill passes. Remember how Doctors and Nurses during Covid encouraged disabled people to accept DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) on their medical notes, and some were not even consulted! 

The committee's actions, led by Labour MP Kim Leadbetter appear to breach the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which requires active involvement of disabled people in legal developments affecting them.

Disabled peer Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has also expressed her concerns about this issue.

I will continue to lobby Members of Parliment and The House of Lords and other interested parties, in order to secure fully funded palliative and end of life care, before we accept this assisted suicide bill.

🔗 Read DIsabled News Service Article Here

Let's stand together for the rights and protection of our community. 💚 #DisabilityRights #AssistedSuicideBill #GreenParty

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