Joffe Bill

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Euthanasia - arguments from autonomy (triple helix - spring 2005)

There are concerns that the Mental Capacity Bill might let euthanasia in by the back door. [1] Intense interest also surrounds the Report of the House of Lord’s Select Committee considering Lord Joffe’s Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill, [2] which if ever enacted would allow ‘front door’ physician...

The euthanasia bandwagon - Propelled by medical fence-sitting and indifference (triple helix - winter 2005)

The Mental Capacity Bill,[1] which gives full statutory force to advance refusals of food and fluids, passed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 December 2004 by a majority of 354 to 118 amidst huge controversy about it bringing in 'back-door euthanasia'.[2] The government employed a three-line...

Christians must stand in way of plans to legalise Euthanasia - Proposed Bill to introduce euthanasia on 'knife edge' (11/11/2004)

Submission from CMF to the Select Committee of the House of Lords on the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill (03/09/2004)

Introduction The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) is an interdenominational organisation with more than 4,500 members. The membership comprises British doctors who are Christians and who desire their professional and personal...

Christian Medical Fellowship urges Christians to Contribute to Assisted Dying Consultation (27/07/2004)

Open Letter - Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill (21/07/2004)

The Joffe Bill returns - Still a Trojan horse for euthanasia (triple helix - spring 2004)

Lord Joffe's Patient (Assisted Dying) Bill,[1] which seeks to legalise Dutchstyle euthanasia in the UK, has returned, after running out of time last parliamentary session. Skilfully reworked and renamed the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill,[2] it passed its second reading in the House of Lords on 10 March...

CMF General Secretary urges members to oppose euthanasia bill (16/05/2003)