Act now to stop assisted suicide

Currently, MPs are discussing and debating a matter of life and death.

A private members’ Bill to legalise assisted suicide is currently going through parliament. If passed, this would mark a very significant change in our culture and its attitude towards suicide.

MPs voted to proceed the bill through to the committee stage on 29 November.

Similar bills have been rejected in recent years but the challenge now is greater than ever.

Act now to stand for life by opposing suicide.

We rallied outside Parliament during the second reading

On Friday 29 November, we rallied with support from other groups outside parliament, to bring to light the extreme consequences seen around the world in places where assisted suicide and euthanasia have already been legalised.

It is very important that MPs see how many people are against assisted suicide, and are encouraged to vote against the bill. This rally was part of our commitment to raise awareness among MPs about the ramifications of assisted suicide.

Please watch our highlights video with interviews from attendees and protestors at the rally.

Join us in praying against assisted suicide

On Wednesday and Thursday, 27 and 28 November, we hosted livestreams to pray that this bill would fail at it’s second reading. We will continue to pray for parliamentarians to reject this dangerous assisted suicide bill, and ultimately make laws in the UK that protect and cultivate life, rather than promote death on demand.

Please continue to make use of our prayer guide.

Speak to your MP

Please write to your MP to respond to their vote on this bill. Your message will show them that you noted how they voted and will help them to feel accountable for their vote.

You can find your MP’s email address here.

If your MP voted against the bill, writing a short email thanking them for taking this stance and for recognising the many problems with the bill would be helpful.

If your MP voted for the bill, please write a short email expressing your disappointment at their approval of assisted suicide, and say that you hope they will oppose it when it comes back for third reading.

If your MP abstained, please write a short email thanking them for thinking about the bill and expressing your hope that they will oppose the bill when it comes back for third reading.

On Monday 4 November we held a workshop to help you effectively engage with your MP and received helpful feedback in turn. Do watch it back below to know how best to approach your MP.

In either case, please engage your MP with truth and love, using the resources below.

• Find your MP (Parliament website)
• Guide for speaking to your MP

Alert your church

The Church is vital in this battle. Please ask your church leaders to speak up on this vital issue.

Here’s how to help:

• Play and share our video in church meetings and small groups to call your church to act
• Use our Powerpoint slides explaining the bill and why Christians should oppose assisted suicide
• Read our accompanying briefing for church leaders, with further information and references
• Download, print and share our action guide for Christians at your church
• Invite your MP to meet a group from the church and explain your opposition to assisted suicide
• Give time in your meetings to pray that assisted suicide would not be introduced – use our prayer guide

Understand the issue in depth

There are many good reasons Christians and everyone who loves their neighbour should oppose assisted suicide.

We hosted a livestream on 19 November with Larry Worthen, executive director of the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada – one of the leading voices against MAiD. He gave a presentation on some of the many reasons why the UK should not follow the path of Canada, and answered questions from those tuning in. Do watch it if you can.

Please use the resources below to understand the issue in more depth:

• Download and read our booklet on euthanasia and assisted suicide
• Watch our Gospel Issues seminar with Dr Peter Saunders: should Christians support the ‘right to die’?
• Watch our video with Alex Schadenberg explaining how the assisted suicide law in Canada has led to a spiralling death culture
• Read: What does the Bible say about assisted suicide and euthanasia?
• Watch Liz Carr’s documentary, Better off Dead? on BBC iPlayer

Share your story

The wider culture needs to hear more stories and views against legalising suicide. There are many people with experiences whose stories and views could help stop assisted suicide.

For example:

• People currently going through terminal illnesses
• People experiencing severe pain and disability
• People who’ve recovered from diagnoses of terminal illness
• People involved with palliative care and hospices

If you, a friend or a family member have had experiences like these and would like to share your perspective, please send us a message using the form below.

We will not share anything you tell us with a third party without your express permission.