Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2009. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Euthanasia: Research
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Justice if he will commission research on the legal implications of euthanasia.
- Answer
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We have no plans to commission any such research. The legal position on euthanasia is clear. It is unlawful in this country and anyone alleged to have undertaken it would be open to a charge of murder or manslaughter.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 486 c1337W; 247972
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Euthanasia
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