Petition · past parliament
Allow adult British citizens the right to choose doctor-assisted suicide
Closed
179 signatures
What the petition asks
Adults should have the right to choose authorised-doctor-assisted suicide in Britain, protected by legal safeguards established in consultation with interested parties, including mental health professionals and disability organisations.
The legal rights to make end of life choices, such as putting a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation order in a Living Will, and to dignity already exist. Assisted suicide is legal in 5 European countries, Canada and several states in America. It is available to British citizens who are able to travel to the Swiss clinic Dignitas and are capable of receiving, and can afford to pay for, its services. It is not currently legal in Britain.
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 May 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
179
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Nov 2017
Closed
6 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.