Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Topical Questions
- Question
- Does the Justice Secretary agree that, no matter how much sympathy we have for the personal suffering of our fellow men and women, only Parliament can change the law of murder and permit someone to take their own life by their own hand or to be assisted in doing so by doctors or others?
- Answer
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That is rather relevant to a case that is currently being heard and I do not think I can possibly comment on it. I await with interest the judgment, as the case has been allowed to be taken to the High Court of Justice.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 542 c140
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Euthanasia Evidence Intelligence services
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