Britain to Clarify Its Assisted-Suicide Law The House of Lords, Britain’s highest court, delivered a landmark ruling on July 30 when it said that the nation’s assisted-suicide law must be clarified to spell out the circumstances under which authorities will prosecute someone who helps another person end their life.
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We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.