[Jezzy]

It's an absolute minefield in law, the main objection being that it would clear the way for unscrupulous heirs to claim an assisted suicide when it was nothing of the kind; the pressure being upon the terminally ill person to make that kind of decision.

My dad died of cancer, he had asked my mum to do the same for him which she agreed to, but in the end, his deterioration was accelerated by pneumonia, and from being relatively active, he succumbed within 3 days.

My mum has asked me to do it for her if she ever has a completely disabling stroke or gets alzheimers. I have agreed in principle; in reality I don't think my children would ever forgive me if they found out.

It's a wonderful talking point, and I think if any checks / controls (for potential unscrupulous heirs) could be established, it should be a right.

Just noticed what Jack wrote, and I agree with him.