Archbishop Moth urges rejection of assisted suicide bill

Archbishop Richard Moth is calling on Members of Parliament to reject The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales issued the statement ahead of the bill returning to the House of Commons on September 11.

Moth stated that the bill is wrong in principle and contains deep flaws. He warned that passing the legislation could pressure vulnerable people into ending their lives and noted that unresolved concerns regarding the practicalities of the bill remain. He also said the bill undermines the freedom of conscience for care workers and medical professionals.

The Archbishop noted that several professional bodies, including the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, have argued against the bill. He also mentioned that disability rights groups consider the legislation dangerous.