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A public inquiry into the historic deaths caused by Liverpool Care Pathway
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522 signatures
What the petition asks
The Liverpool Care Pathway involves intentional removal of treatment and causing the death of patients (Daily Mail 30 Dec 2012 J. Groves). Despite controversy it is still running under many different names and has been shown to be of no clinical benefit while affecting all age groups.
The LCP uses Forced Starvation (Red Cross. Rule 53) and Dehydration (Royal Society Medicine 16 Jan 2015) and is cruel, painful and unacceptable (Prof P Pullicino). Historically it has been immoral to end life prematurely, especially without consent.
A public inquiry into the historic deaths caused by LCP is needed. The immediate suspension of its continuing use pending the results of an inquiry with the power to establish criminal responsibility and conspiracy to cover up evidence.
A public inquiry into the historic deaths caused by LCP is needed. The immediate suspension of its continuing use pending the results of an inquiry with the power to establish criminal responsibility and conspiracy to cover up evidence.
Timeline
| 5 Oct 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
522
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Oct 2015
Closed
5 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.