What is assisted dying? With Lesley Close

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Central London Humanists

What is assisted dying and why should the law be changed to permit it?

Conway Hall Ethical Society

Central London Humanists (CLH) are pleased to welcome Lesley Close as she explains what assisted dying is and why should the law be changed to permit it. The event will take place at the Conway Hall on June 15, 2022, from 7 pm to 9 pm.In 2003, Lesley Close's brother John became the seventh British person to travel to Dignitas to have help to die. He was 54 and dying of motor neurone disease when he found out that there was an alternative to letting his illness take its course.Lesley travelled to Zurich with him and witnessed his peaceful and dignified death and, since then, she has campaigned to change the law so that dying people can have the choice of the same compassionate help in the UK.As well as speaking on TV and radio and giving interviews to newspapers and magazines, she has written extensively on the subject.===================Doors open at 6.30 pm for the talk at 7.00 p.mPlease arrive before the talk to enjoy refreshments from our charity snack bar and mingle. All profits from the snack bar will be donated to Dignity in Dying, a national campaign and membership organisation campaigning for change across the UK.Our speaker events are free, but we kindly ask for a £3 contribution per head. This helps towards the hire of the venue and equipment. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute or would prefer to pay online please click here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML71XMH66FX5E/checkout/ALWCDLQ3S7AVPLFZ62PZGXLUEvents are advertised on multiple online portals and through email, so RSVP numbers on any one portal may not be fully indicative of the greater attendance on the day.Our events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.===================COVID-19 safety measures<ul><li>COVID 19 vaccination required</li><li>Event will be indoors</li></ul>As a community we want all our members to be as safe as possible when attending events. Please only attend if you have been fully vaccinated. Do not attend if you have covid or are showing any covid or flu-like symptoms.

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