Professor John Wyatt explains why Christians ought to be against this
In September, the MP Rob Marris will introduce a Private Members Bill into the House of Commons.
It is designed to allow doctors to assist in the suicide of patients with a terminal illness who have less than six months to live. Those in favour of this Bill argue that it will allow a small number of determined individuals who wish to kill themselves to be given a medically and legally approved method to achieve their wishes.