Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Monday, 22 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 November 2010. It was answered by Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Euthanasia
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the answer of 3 November 2010, Official Report, column 834W, on mercy killings, whether the Government plans to amend the law on offences of murder which may be classified as mercy killings.
- Answer
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No. The Government believe that any change to the law in this emotive and contentious area is an issue of individual conscience and a matter for Parliament to decide rather than government policy.
Secondary information
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- 26628; 519 c710W
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Euthanasia
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