Statement by ALERT - 6th December 2005

Victory in Scotland

Mr Jeremy Purvis MSP, has abandoned his attempt to introduce an assisted suicide Bill into the Scottish Parliament, due to lack of support. The signatures of 18 members would have been required and he only secured five.

This follows an information campaign by a number of organisations in Scotland which disliked the prospect of public endorsement of suicide as a valid option for people in bad health.

ALERT would like to offer all who worked hard for this splendid result our heartfelt thanks.

Lord Joffe plans to introduce his similar Bill again in the House of Lords early next year.