Speaking as assisted suicide campaigners visited the Scottish Parliament, Dr Miro Griffiths, spokesman for Better Way, commented:
“Assisted suicide would open the door to profound injustices affecting disabled people, people experiencing social isolation, and many others. The proposed safeguards in Liam McArthur’s Bill could not prevent coercive control of vulnerable patients, which is often insidious and hard to detect. People would also feel pressure to end their lives when they can’t access sufficient support from the state.
“In a society that’s riven by inequality, assisted suicide would be a dangerous step. We believe there’s a better path forwards for Scotland. This involves ensuring that all people living with terminal illnesses have access to palliative care, working towards a more accessible, inclusive, and participatory society for disabled people, and bolstering suicide prevention and mental health support.”
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About Better Way
Better Way campaign opposes assisted suicide, sets out an alternative vision, and provides a platform for marginalised voices. The campaign is supported by experts in several fields including medicine, disability advocacy, and sociology.