Margo MacDonald: The die isn’t quite cast on assisted suicide law The director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales, Keir Starmer QC, says that in future, people who can prove that they will not benefit from the death of a person whom they agree to help end their life will not be charged with aiding and abetting suicide.
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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.