This month, there has been yet another push for the legalisation of assisted suicide across Europe. It has been met with firm opposition from the Church, which opposes the practice entirely. Gradually, though, assisted suicide is being normalised and legalised as a part of medical provision in society. And we have seen that once it starts, it has little appetite to stop.
In the British Isles it appears that Jersey will be the first constituent part to legalise the practice. Having been granted Royal Assent, it is expected that assisted suicide will begin to be provided on the island late next year.
