Government admits disabled people may face ‘subtle pressure’ to choose an assisted death, if bill passes

A government assessment warns that disabled people, especially older disabled individuals, may face subtle pressure to choose an assisted death if the bill passes, due to attitudinal barriers and lack of support services. The equality impact assessment highlights concerns that disabled and minority ethnic people may be disproportionately affected by factors such as poverty, poor healthcare access, and domestic abuse, increasing the risk of feeling like a burden. The bill, which is set for a vote, has been criticized as unsafe and weak by campaigners, who argue that the current care system's failures should be addressed before legalizing assisted dying.

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