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Over the last few months, we’ve been developing our new website. We hope you like it!
Showcase
A showcase selection of the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, from noteworthy research, events, and media presentations.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: A Guide to the Evidence
This evidence guide has been written to inform the debate about whether to legalise physician assisted suicide or euthanasia in the United Kingdom. Most of the sources cited here are also relevant to the debates on assisted suicide or euthanasia in other countries.
Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and Suicide Rates in Europe (Journal of Ethics in Mental Health)
The Journal of Ethics in Mental Health (JEMH) published an article by the Anscombe Centre’s Director, David Albert Jones, which shows, contrary to some claims that introducing euthanasia and assisted suicide (EAS) would reduce suicides, that there is no evidence that this is the case, but that European data shows that in countries that have introduced voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide into law and medical practice.
The Ethics of Vaccine Passports: An Interview with Prof. David Albert Jones
As the UK gradually moves out of lockdown, the government has been considering multiple strategies for reopening. Among these is the well-known, and somewhat controversial proposal for ‘Vaccine Passports’. Plans have also been put forward to introduce ‘COVID Status Certificates.’ What would these certificates, or ‘passports’, mean for citizens? And what are some of the ethical implications of them? David Albert Jones is videoed here in conversation with Becky Short exploring these questions and more.
Research
A virtual library of essays and articles by past and present staff members of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre. Our briefing papers, offering in-depth analysis of fast-moving issues, are also available here.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: A Guide to the Evidence
This evidence guide has been written to inform the debate about whether to legalise physician assisted suicide or euthanasia in the United Kingdom. Most of the sources cited here are also relevant to the debates on assisted suicide or euthanasia in other countries.
The Principle of Autonomy – Does it Support the Legalisation of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide (Dr Xavier Symons)
Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and Suicide Rates in Europe (Journal of Ethics in Mental Health)
Euthanasia Case Studies from Belgium: Concerns About Legislation and Hope for Palliative Care (Prof. Benoit Beuselinck)
Dignity in Living: Addressing Euthanasia by Affirming Patient Personhood in Dementia (Dr Pia Matthews)
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The Anscombe Bioethics Centre is supported by the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, but has also always relied on donations from generous individuals, friends and benefactors.