Assisted dying could be a tool to harm women, faith leaders say

The legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales could create "a new tool to harm vulnerable women", particularly those subject to domestic violence and coercive control, say female faith leaders.

- Harriet Sherwood

More than 100 women from Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh groups have warned the terminally ill adults bill has "insufficient safeguards to protect some of the most marginalised in society, particularly women subjected to gender-based violence and abuse by a partner".

The proposed legislation could help such women to end their lives, says the letter, published yesterday by Theos, a Christian thinktank.