Voluntary Assisted Dying – what should the UK Parliament decide?

Wednesday, November 27th, 8pm

Farnham Maltings, (Barley Room) – Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR (Satnav for the carpark: GU9 7QN)

FREE PUBLIC talk and discussion

Four informed speakers with different opinions will be sharing their views:
  • My Death, My Decision – Dr Graham Winyard, former Chief Medical Officer;
  • Association of Palliative Medicine – Dr Amy Proffitt;
  • Humanists against Assisted Dying – Kevin Yuill, CEO;
  • Dignity in Dying – Marie-louise Papworth, board member.

Meeting chair: Belinda Schwehr

Do come, listen, ask questions and give your perspectives.
All are welcome!

For Humanists UK’s view, see
 humanists.uk/campaigns/public-ethical-issues/assisted-dying/
Programme for the evening:
  • Up to 8pm Refreshments available at the Farnham Maltings Bar
  • 8pm Main Speakers after Introduction by Belinda Schwehr Event Chair
  • 8.45 pm: Contributions from the Floor and Chaired questions to the Speakers
  • 9.45: Close and Thanks
Background note on Assisted Dying, legal issues and what happens in other countries:

Please click here for social care and health lawyer Belinda Schwehr’s note on “The existing problem with assisted dying and a review of the position in other countries”.

Belinda is chairing the Public Meeting on November 27th. She is also a former Chair of Farnham Humanists and a current Committee Member.

More information about our Speakers for the event: to be completed