Dignity in Dying
@dignityindying.org.uk
We believe in choice at the end of life. Including the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.
Last week something small happened that might make a big difference.
This is how Lord Falconer’s motion could help provide choice to dying people.
This is how Lord Falconer’s motion could help provide choice to dying people.
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Last week something small happened that might make a big difference.
This is how Lord Falconer’s motion could help provide choice to dying people.
This is how Lord Falconer’s motion could help provide choice to dying people.
Last night, Lord Falconer tabled a motion calling on the Lords to be given the time to allow it to reach its Third Reading vote - fulfilling its duty as a revising chamber.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Last night, Lord Falconer tabled a motion calling on the Lords to be given the time to allow it to reach its Third Reading vote - fulfilling its duty as a revising chamber.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
Lord Russell warns that the House of Lords must uphold proper self-regulation, arguing that some Lords are in danger of acting against both the interests and reputation of the Upper House in their handling of the assisted dying Bill.
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Lord Russell warns that the House of Lords must uphold proper self-regulation, arguing that some Lords are in danger of acting against both the interests and reputation of the Upper House in their handling of the assisted dying Bill.
“I think there would be a massive negative reaction from the public… if we don’t actually get through this legislation.”
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley stresses the Upper House’s duty is to deliver proper scrutiny on the assisted dying Bill, not to block the will of the Commons and public.
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley stresses the Upper House’s duty is to deliver proper scrutiny on the assisted dying Bill, not to block the will of the Commons and public.
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“I think there would be a massive negative reaction from the public… if we don’t actually get through this legislation.”
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley stresses the Upper House’s duty is to deliver proper scrutiny on the assisted dying Bill, not to block the will of the Commons and public.
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley stresses the Upper House’s duty is to deliver proper scrutiny on the assisted dying Bill, not to block the will of the Commons and public.
“We have the public watching us. We absolutely have to get [the assisted dying] Bill through.”
Even Baroness Butler-Sloss, who remains personally opposed to assisted dying, is unequivocal: Lords must stop bad-faith tactics attempting to block the Bill, and get it to Third Reading.
Even Baroness Butler-Sloss, who remains personally opposed to assisted dying, is unequivocal: Lords must stop bad-faith tactics attempting to block the Bill, and get it to Third Reading.
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
“We have the public watching us. We absolutely have to get [the assisted dying] Bill through.”
Even Baroness Butler-Sloss, who remains personally opposed to assisted dying, is unequivocal: Lords must stop bad-faith tactics attempting to block the Bill, and get it to Third Reading.
Even Baroness Butler-Sloss, who remains personally opposed to assisted dying, is unequivocal: Lords must stop bad-faith tactics attempting to block the Bill, and get it to Third Reading.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of a transformative year for choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of a transformative year for choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
“I would urge the other place to… respect the clearly expressed view of the elected chamber.”
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“I would urge the other place to… respect the clearly expressed view of the elected chamber.”
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
🚨Time to defend democracy🚨
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
December 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🚨Time to defend democracy🚨
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Sophie Blake loves her life and doesn't want to die, but she also doesn't want to suffer when the time comes.
Her daughter Maya is fighting for her mum's right to choose compassion at the end of her life.
Her daughter Maya is fighting for her mum's right to choose compassion at the end of her life.
December 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Sophie Blake loves her life and doesn't want to die, but she also doesn't want to suffer when the time comes.
Her daughter Maya is fighting for her mum's right to choose compassion at the end of her life.
Her daughter Maya is fighting for her mum's right to choose compassion at the end of her life.
“We must get [the Bill] to third reading"
Baroness Butler-Sloss outlines her view that failing to progress the assisted dying Bill is a danger to the reputation of the the House of Lords.
Baroness Butler-Sloss outlines her view that failing to progress the assisted dying Bill is a danger to the reputation of the the House of Lords.
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“We must get [the Bill] to third reading"
Baroness Butler-Sloss outlines her view that failing to progress the assisted dying Bill is a danger to the reputation of the the House of Lords.
Baroness Butler-Sloss outlines her view that failing to progress the assisted dying Bill is a danger to the reputation of the the House of Lords.
Maddie is living with incurable cancer and wants choice at the end of her life.
Write to a member of the House of Lords today.
www.dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Write to a member of the House of Lords today.
www.dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
December 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Maddie is living with incurable cancer and wants choice at the end of her life.
Write to a member of the House of Lords today.
www.dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Write to a member of the House of Lords today.
www.dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
🚨This is one of the most unifying issues in the country.🚨
Voters in every single constituency in the UK overwhelmingly support changing the law on assisted dying.
But we need you to play your part…
Write to a Lord today, and urge them to reject bad-faith tactics.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Voters in every single constituency in the UK overwhelmingly support changing the law on assisted dying.
But we need you to play your part…
Write to a Lord today, and urge them to reject bad-faith tactics.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
December 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🚨This is one of the most unifying issues in the country.🚨
Voters in every single constituency in the UK overwhelmingly support changing the law on assisted dying.
But we need you to play your part…
Write to a Lord today, and urge them to reject bad-faith tactics.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Voters in every single constituency in the UK overwhelmingly support changing the law on assisted dying.
But we need you to play your part…
Write to a Lord today, and urge them to reject bad-faith tactics.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
On Saturday, supporters across the UK marked one year since MPs voted yes to the assisted dying Bill. They came together to thank those who voted for choice and compassion.
Their message was clear: this Bill has the backing of the public and MPs, a minority of Lords must not attempt to delay it.
Their message was clear: this Bill has the backing of the public and MPs, a minority of Lords must not attempt to delay it.
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On Saturday, supporters across the UK marked one year since MPs voted yes to the assisted dying Bill. They came together to thank those who voted for choice and compassion.
Their message was clear: this Bill has the backing of the public and MPs, a minority of Lords must not attempt to delay it.
Their message was clear: this Bill has the backing of the public and MPs, a minority of Lords must not attempt to delay it.
“I am concerned about dying in pain.”
Shafaq is a professor of chronic pain, and has stage 4 cancer.
She knows the realities - and limits - of managing pain. And amongst the varied decisions she has to make about her care, she wants to make the decision that matters most - about how she dies.
Shafaq is a professor of chronic pain, and has stage 4 cancer.
She knows the realities - and limits - of managing pain. And amongst the varied decisions she has to make about her care, she wants to make the decision that matters most - about how she dies.
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
“I am concerned about dying in pain.”
Shafaq is a professor of chronic pain, and has stage 4 cancer.
She knows the realities - and limits - of managing pain. And amongst the varied decisions she has to make about her care, she wants to make the decision that matters most - about how she dies.
Shafaq is a professor of chronic pain, and has stage 4 cancer.
She knows the realities - and limits - of managing pain. And amongst the varied decisions she has to make about her care, she wants to make the decision that matters most - about how she dies.