This petition is submitted on behalf of concerned British citizens, particularly disabled people, carers, faith leaders, medical professionals, and human rights advocates. We are not simply opposing the Assisted Dying Bill, we are demanding that Parliament protect both the vulnerable and the integrity of our institutions. If the government insists on moving forward with this law, then it must adopt robust safeguards to prevent abuse, scandal, and wrongful deaths.

We propose the following framework as a legal and ethical shield for patients, practitioners, and Parliament itself.

 
Section 1: Mandatory Oversight Measures

Body-Worn Camera Requirement

All consultations regarding assisted dying must be recorded using NHS-funded body-worn cameras. This footage should be stored securely and reviewed by an independent ethics board.

The "Do Not Recommend" Clause

Medical staff must not introduce the idea of assisted dying unless explicitly asked by the patient. This must be formalized as an NHS Code of Practice clause.

Mandatory Multi-Person Panel

Assisted dying consultations must be attended by:

A disabled person with lived experience
A faith leader or ethics expert
An independent patient advocate

Creation of a National Ethics Registry
A secure NHS-backed registry must track all assisted dying consultations, including recordings, outcomes, and case reviews. All decisions must be auditable.
 
Section 2: Legislative and Legal Framework

Establishment of a Cross-Party Select Committee on Medical Coercion
Parliament must create a committee composed of MPs, disability rights experts, ethicists, and legal scholars to monitor implementation and recommend reforms.

Legal Freezing Clause

The scope of the Assisted Dying Bill must be fixed in statute. Any future expansion of criteria (e.g., to include disabled people, mental illness, poverty, or non-terminal illness) must require a supermajority in both Houses.. 

 

Statutory Recognition of Disability Discrimination Risk

The Bill must explicitly recognize the risk of systemic bias and ableism within medical and social care structures.
 
Section 3: Public Transparency and Political Accountability

Public Response Requirement by Supporting MPs

MPs voting in favour of this legislation, including Kim Leadbeater, must publicly respond to this petition,  clause by clause,  on an open-access podcast or debate. This should be done in a long form podcast with a popular host who is neutral. 

Faith & Disability Advisory Council

A new national advisory council must be formed with representatives from major faiths and disabled rights groups to oversee policy evolution and public trust.
 
Section 4: NHS and Ministerial Liability Protection

State Protection Clause

By adopting this framework, Parliament protects itself and NHS institutions from future legal action, wrongful death suits, and abuse scandals by ensuring preventative infrastructure is in place.

Safeguards or Scrap Clause

If the above protections cannot be implemented in full, the Assisted Dying Bill must be scrapped until such a time as they are.
 
Closing Statement:

We call on Parliament, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the NHS to recognize that assisted dying is not a moral shortcut. Without these measures, Britain risks repeating the darkest chapters of history,  where vulnerable lives are quietly deemed unworthy.