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Kevjet - The PodcastThe Compassionate Choice: Navigating Assisted Dying LegislationIn this episode, we welcome Nathan Stilwell, Campaign and Communications Manager for My Death, My Decision, to discuss the sensitive topic of assisted dying. Nathan shares insights into his role within the grassroots organization, advocating for legal changes to offer terminally ill individuals the choice of a dignified death. We delve into the intricacies of the proposed bill, exploring the criteria and processes involved, and address common concerns and misconceptions surrounding assisted dying. Nathan also shares his passionate journey into this advocacy, fueled by a personal belief in the cause. The conversation further touches on the ethical and emotional dimensions of...2025-05-0942 minKevjet - The PodcastThe Compassionate Choice: Navigating Assisted Dying LegislationIn this episode, we welcome Nathan Stilwell, Campaign and Communications Manager for My Death, My Decision, to discuss the sensitive topic of assisted dying. Nathan shares insights into his role within the grassroots organization, advocating for legal changes to offer terminally ill individuals the choice of a dignified death. We delve into the intricacies of the proposed bill, exploring the criteria and processes involved, and address common concerns and misconceptions surrounding assisted dying. Nathan also shares his passionate journey into this advocacy, fueled by a personal belief in the cause. The conversation further touches on the ethical and emotional dimensions of...2025-05-0942 min
Everything End of Life.The Personal Freedom to Choose a Dignified EndSend us a textThe right to die with dignity stands as one of the most profound ethical questions of our time. Nathan Stilwell, Campaigns Manager for grassroots organization My Death, My Decision, guides us through the complexities of the Assisted Dying Bill currently making its way through Parliament – legislation that could fundamentally transform how we approach end-of-life care and personal autonomy.Nathan breaks down the historical context of suicide laws in the UK, explaining how the well-intended decriminalization of suicide in the 1960s created today's legal paradox where helping someone end their suffering remains pu...2025-03-3048 min
Death: A Funny BusinessAssisted Dying, A Lot of Anger & "The Curse"This week on the show, Becky and Tasha chatted with Nathan Stilwell, campaign manager for My Death, My Decision about all things assisted dying. Nathan explained the urgent need for assisted dying reform in the UK as well as sharing some heart-warming stories from patients he's met across the world. The girls also discussed "the curse" of being scared to love again after losing someone you're close to.2025-02-0554 min
Humanism Now26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life CareWelcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan joins us to discuss the context of th...2024-11-0331 min
Religion Media Centre PodcastRMC Briefing: The place of religion in the assisted dying debateA bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales will be put before the Commons on 16 October, the first time in nine years that MPs will have had the chance to vote on the issue. The Lords have debated it many times, but in all cases, the measures have been defeated. This time, with a new intake of Labour MPs, and support from the Prime Minister for a free vote, there is hope among supporters that it will progress.But this Religion Media Centre briefing shows there remains entrenched opposition, including from bishops, amid concern that...2024-10-1057 min