Can someone help me die?
Providing information, advice, support or assistance to anyone intending to take their own life is against the law. We are unable to provide advice or assistance to die.
Your rights
The legal situation on assisted dying can be confusing. We can help you to understand the law and how it may affect you. We do not provide information about how to end life but we aim to answer some common questions.
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Can I help someone die?
Providing information, advice, support or assistance to anyone intending to take their own life is against the law. We are unable to provide advice or assistance to die.
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Can a doctor help me die?
We are unable to provide advice or assistance to die. Providing information, advice, support or assistance to anyone intending to take their own life is against the law.
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Can I refuse medical treatment?
If you are an adult with mental capacity, you must give your consent before you can be given medical treatment.
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Can you help me die?
We are unable to provide advice or assistance to die. Providing information, advice, support or assistance to anyone intending to take their own life is against the law.