Euthanasia and assisted suicide are currently illegal in the United Kingdom, although a 2019 survey shows that a majority of British people across all age groups supports the legalization of assisted dying in the cases of terminal illness and extreme pain. Among those aged 65 years and over, 77 percent of respondents believe choosing to end your own life should be legal and 61 percent support the legalization of assisting someone in ending their life.
Share of people who support legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide in Great Britain in 2019, by age
Respondents were asked: "In some cases, people suffering from terminal illnesses and extreme pain may wish to end their lives early of their own accord. Thinking about these cases, do you think the following should be legal, or illegal in the UK?"
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