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Daughter's Grief Spurs Assisted Dying Advocacy
A daughter's grief over her father's painful death from cancer fuels her campaign for assisted dying legislation in England and Wales.
English
United Kingdom
Human Rights ViolationsHealthDeathFamilyLegislationAssisted SuicidePain Management
Parliament Of The United KingdomHigh Court Of Justice
Jess ClarkDennis Blake
- Describe the circumstances of Dennis Blake's death.
- Dennis Blake's final days were marked by intense pain, hallucinations from medication, and ultimately, starvation, leading to his death.
- What was Jess Clark's response to her father's death?
- Jess Clark's grief led her to actively campaign for assisted dying, believing it could prevent similar suffering for others.
- What prompted Jess Clark's advocacy for assisted dying?
- Jess Clark's father, Dennis Blake, died a painful death from cancer, prompting her advocacy for assisted dying legislation in England and Wales.
- What are some of the concerns raised about the proposed legislation?
- Concerns exist that people might feel pressured into choosing assisted dying, despite safeguards included in the proposed legislation.
- What safeguards are included in the proposed assisted dying legislation?
- The proposed assisted dying legislation in England and Wales involves two independent doctors and a High Court judge determining eligibility.