Currently, assisted suicide (Euthanasia) is illegal in all countries of the United Kingdom. However, as a devolved matter to the Scottish parliament, it is possible that at some point in the future different laws on euthanasia could apply within the UK.
89% Yes |
11% No |
73% Yes |
7% No |
12% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
4% No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
4% Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
See how support for each position on “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 207k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 207k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8S44KX23yrs3Y
Anybody should be able to end their lives via physician assisted suicide, even if there is nothing wrong with them
@99ZRN341yr1Y
Yes, but there needs to be safeguards in place to protect people who are vulnerable from imposing it upon them.
@99T83HN1yr1Y
It's not up to the government.
@99QYDG81yr1Y
Yes after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice, and are suffering
@95KK3SJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it can be confidently determined to be their choice and not the decision of those who may benefit from their death.
@955SD9G2yrs2Y
Yes, it shouldn’t be illegal to assist someone to commit a legal act. Proper documentation to be in place
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