On Dying Well: A Contribution to the Euthanasia Debate

In 1974 the Church of England published a report on euthanasia. It has now been updated with new additions and commentaries, and investigates the moral, theological, clinical and legal arguments for and against voluntary euthanasia. It presents arguments on both sides and considers real cases, thereby locating the issues in their clinical context. The report, while recognizing that there may be exceptional cases demanding special decisions, nevertheless concludes that the case for legalizing voluntary euthanasia is not one that can be supported. The conclusions emerge from careful examination of the issues and reasoned arguments.