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Assisted Dying

Politicians say there will be another vote on assisted dying. Giles Fraser hears the story of a dying woman who campaigned against it. He chairs a panel about the role faith plays.

Giles Fraser hears about Alison Davis, who was in pain, very unwell and wanted to die. Her friend and carer Colin Harte describes how she changed her mind and went on to campaign against euthanasia, or assisted dying, and also developed a Catholic faith.

The debate about assisted dying, the right to choose when and how we die if we're terminally ill, is back in the political spotlight. Life, death and attitudes to suffering are at the heart of all religions. After hearing Alison's story, a panel of people of faith discuss how their beliefs shape their views on this fundamental question.

With Rabbi Jonathan Romain, Canon Rosie Harper, Rev Katie Tupling and Baljit Singh.

Presenter: Giles Fraser
Editor: Dan Tierney
Producers: Ruth Purser and Rebecca Maxted

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28 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Apr 2024 06:05

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  • Tue 9 Apr 2024 15:30
  • Sun 14 Apr 2024 06:05

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