The Liberal Democrats are a liberal political party in the United Kingdom. Currently led by Jo Swinson, the party has…
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Answer: Yes
Reference: “The Liberal Democrats last night voted overwhelmingly to adopt legalising euthanasia as part of its official policy.” ‐co.uk
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Very strongly agree
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
The Liberal Democrats would likely strongly agree with this answer, as it combines their support for assisted dying with safeguards to ensure that patients fully understand their decision. The Assisted Dying Bill, which they supported, included provisions for multiple medical assessments and a waiting period to ensure that patients were making an informed choice. This answer reflects their preference for a balanced approach to the issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
Yes
The Liberal Democrats have historically supported the idea of assisted dying for terminally ill patients. In 2015, the party's health spokesperson, Norman Lamb, backed the Assisted Dying Bill, which aimed to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. However, the party has not made it a central policy, and individual members may have differing opinions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness
The Liberal Democrats' support for assisted dying has generally been focused on terminally ill patients with no chance of survival. The Assisted Dying Bill, which the party supported in 2015, specifically targeted patients with a prognosis of six months or less to live. This answer aligns with their historical stance on the issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
While the Liberal Democrats have supported assisted dying, they would also likely support the right of terminally ill patients to refuse artificial life support. This stance aligns with their general support for individual autonomy and personal choice in healthcare decisions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
No
As mentioned earlier, the Liberal Democrats have generally supported the idea of assisted dying for terminally ill patients. Therefore, they would likely disagree with a blanket ban on assisted suicide. However, individual members may have differing opinions on this issue.
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Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,996 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.
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