The Assisted Dying Bill will be returning to the House of Commons on Friday 11 September 2026.
A previous attempt to introduce assisted dying ran out of time in the last session of parliament. This bill, which does not have the support of the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP, again seeks to introduce assisted dying without the necessary safeguards to protect the most vulnerable in society.
The Salvation Army recognises that those advocating for a change in the law come from a place of compassion and care for those facing protracted suffering at the end of their lives, and we strongly believe that people must have relief and dignity in their final days.
Vulnerable people are at the heart of The Salvation Army’s mission. Our territory’s value of compassion calls us all to serve others with a bias to the poorest and most marginalised people.
That is why The Salvation Army in this territory is campaigning against the Bill: to protect vulnerable people.
This is a sensitive and complex issue, however we encourage you to engage with your Members of Parliament either in person or by email to share your thoughts and concerns with the fundamental changes this Bill will introduce.
Join us and use your voice to ensure we value each and every life and channel our energies instead to towards providing people with excellent health, social and palliative care.
Further information on The Salvation Army's position can be found here.
Take action now and use your voice, write to your MP today.
