Petition · past parliament
Should Euthanasia or assisted suicide be legalised in the UK?
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The question for politicians in Britain today is why do you force citizens in the most terrible circumstances to leave their country and exercise their free will to end their suffering.
Both Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are illegal under the English Law and is punishable by up to 14 years imprisonment under the (Suicide Act 1961).
If a member of your family was in unbearable pain, would you help them? Would you be willing to be prosecuted for their benefit? Most people would, so should the law be changed to make this a more accessible decision. Yes life is sacred, but should it be it be considered a criminal act?
If a member of your family was in unbearable pain, would you help them? Would you be willing to be prosecuted for their benefit? Most people would, so should the law be changed to make this a more accessible decision. Yes life is sacred, but should it be it be considered a criminal act?
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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Timeline
| 15 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Nov 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Nov 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.