Video Link to July 7 Debate on Falconer Bill (Swiss Suicide Immunity)

July 14, 2009assisted suicide, jane campbell, legislation, Our News & Commentary Blog, policy, Switzerland, United KingdomStephen Drake

There’s good news and bad news. I can provide the link to the debate on Lord Falconer’s bill on extending immunity to people who accompany family members to Switzerland to commit suicide at a Dignitas facility. The bad news is this: It’s a continous videostream of the entire 7.5 hours of debate in the House … Continue reading Video Link to July 7 Debate on Falconer Bill (Swiss Suicide Immunity) →

UK: More on Jane Campbell – Baroness of Surbiton

July 13, 2009assisted suicide, jane campbell, medical decisionmaking, medical killings, Our News & Commentary Blog, Terrie Lincoln, United KingdomStephen Drake

I hope to get a transcript and/or link to video up later, but it turns out that Baroness Campbell of Surbiton delivered a speech during debate of the Falconer bill that caught everyone’s attention – and may have significantly affected the outcome of the vote. Om July 7th, the Daily Mail ran an article about … Continue reading UK: More on Jane Campbell – Baroness of Surbiton →