Biography
Lord Gold raised concerns about assisted dying legislation in a debate speech on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in September 2025, focusing on the inadequacy of safeguards against "hidden persuasion" within families. He argued that while the Bill outlaws overt coercion, it fails to address subtle forms of pressure that might lead patients to feel they are a burden and should end their lives. His contribution reflected a longstanding concern he had previously expressed during the 2021 Assisted Dying Bill debate.
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“My Lords, when I spoke at Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill in 2021, I expressed grave concern about the “hidden persuasion” being used by family members, encouraging loved ones to take their own lives.”
Record by topic
- Assisted dying277th of 3712.0
- Mental health750th of 8802.0
- Palliative & end of life care452nd of 5682.0