Doctor Advocates for Assisted Dying Law Reform
Dr. Michael Irwin, who was spared charges by Keir Starmer over his assisted dying involvement, believes Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports changes to the laws. Irwin, involved in aiding terminal patients at Dignitas, suggests a law change could let patients choose end-of-life options domestically. Current debates and a new bill showcase divided opinions but echo Irwin's hope for future legal reform.
Dr. Michael Irwin, saved from charges by Keir Starmer over assisted dying involvement, believes the UK Prime Minister supports altering current laws.
Irwin had traveled to Switzerland with terminally ill patients to Dignitas, aiding them financially and physically in ending their lives.
While sufficient evidence was present to prosecute Irwin in 2009, Starmer, then Director of Public Prosecutions, declined, citing public interest.
Now 93, Irwin remains hopeful for a law change, allowing terminally ill patients to choose their end-of-life options domestically instead of traveling abroad.
As of now, a bill on assisted dying, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is nearing debate.
Opinions are divided, with support from former UK legal heads but caution from figures like the Archbishop of Canterbury, who warns of societal pressures.
Irwin, struck off the medical register, perceives denying this choice to terminally ill people as cruel and advocates legal change.
Irwin had traveled to Switzerland with terminally ill patients to Dignitas, aiding them financially and physically in ending their lives.
While sufficient evidence was present to prosecute Irwin in 2009, Starmer, then Director of Public Prosecutions, declined, citing public interest.
Now 93, Irwin remains hopeful for a law change, allowing terminally ill patients to choose their end-of-life options domestically instead of traveling abroad.
As of now, a bill on assisted dying, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is nearing debate.
Opinions are divided, with support from former UK legal heads but caution from figures like the Archbishop of Canterbury, who warns of societal pressures.
Irwin, struck off the medical register, perceives denying this choice to terminally ill people as cruel and advocates legal change.
