Act now to stop assisted suicide

This autumn, MPs will be voting on 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.

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.

Join us on the day for a rally outside Parliament

On Friday 29 November, we are going to rally 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’s very important that MPs see how many people are against assisted suicide, and are encouraged to vote against the bill.

Please save the date, let us know that you’re coming and share with everyone who may be interested in joining you.

Date: Friday 29 November 2024
Time: 9am-lunchtime
Location: Parliament Square, Westminster, SW1P 3JX
Nearest underground stations are Westminster and St James’s Park.

You do not need a ticket to come – please bring friends, family and church members. Registering helps us know how many people to expect and allows us to contact you with any last-minute information.

Speak to your MP

Most MPs hold surgeries where you can meet them and explain your concerns.

This is the most powerful way to ask your MP to oppose this bill.

By attending your MP’s surgery, you can gently present your view to them, and they will be required to consider what you say and may even be confronted with a perspective they had not considered.

You can find out who your MP is and how to contact them using the link below. MPs usually share how to attend a surgery on their own websites, but you can always email them to ask.

If you cannot meet face-to-face with your MP, please write to them.

On Monday 4 November we held a workshop to help you with this 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 will be hosting a livestream at 8pm 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 will give a presentation on some of the many reasons why the UK should not follow the path of Canada, followed by an opportunity for questions and answers.

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.