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Petition · past parliament

I call on the government to change the legislation on assisted dying

Closed 618 signatures

What the petition asks

I've been living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) for 12 years, I'm unable to use my arms and hands, and have muscle wastage round my neck, I can't wash, dress or feed myself, however, there is a possibility that one day I could be paralysed from the neck down, unable to talk or Swallow.
whilst I'm happy getting on with my life. If the time come when I was paralysed from the neck down, unable too talk or swallow, then I wouldn't want to continue living, and I think it's my right as an individual to have the opportunity to die with dignity helped by a doctor, it shouldn't be impossible for politicians to create legislation that gives me that right, but also protects the weak and vulnerable in society

Timeline

12 Oct 2017 Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 618
Status Closed
Opened 12 Oct 2017
Closed 12 Apr 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.