Call for change in assisted dying laws after ‘desperately sad’ story.

The recent harrowing incident involving Alastair Hamilton, reported by Coventry Live, has stirred emotions and sparked discussion among readers. Alastair’s trip to a clinic in Switzerland to end his life without his family’s knowledge raised questions about the right to die and assisted dying procedures.

Following an ITV News investigation, Pegasos said it would change its procedures to ensure relatives are always informed in future. Alastair Hamilton, 47, told his mother he was flying to Paris last August but traveled to Basel instead. As Judith Hamilton, 82, from Hampton, west London, waved him off to the airport, she said her son “put his arms around me, looked me straight in the eye, smiled and told her “I love you, mother, I love you very much.” , always have, always want, no matter what'”.

Readers on our Facebook page posted their support for the family, with one commenter, Emily Jayne, saying: “This is exactly why Britain needs to legalize dignity in the dying laws!, probably knew that any relative who accompanied will face criminal proceedings once they return. back to England, so he did it himself to protect them!”

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While Mavis Douglass said: “Wishing everyone involved in this tragic incident, Peace! Your son must have thought this was the best way to end whatever was troubling him! They cannot rationalize the seriousness of his actions. I wish you all Peace in your heart!

Susan Hartill commented: “I am so sorry for your terrible loss and the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding it. I wish peace to your son and strength and endless love for you.”

Jo Beasley said: “Shooter. This is where the animals sleep, we need the same thing. As they say, you wouldn’t see an animal suffer, so why a human being?”

Julie Tallis Hutchings said: “It’s so sad. I respect his wishes, but under no circumstances could I do such a thing to my parents.”

Victoria Cross said: “It’s about time they put in the ‘right to die’ why we’re not allowed to say I’ve had enough and I can’t take it anymore.”

Sarah Hughes replied: “I hear you sis. People should have rights. I would never want my kids to see what I did. Xx.”

Regarding the ITV documentary, Leila Louise Elliott said: “I watched it too, I was absolutely devastated for his family, I wish he would have spoken to his family and changed his mind.”

In the wake of this heartbreaking story, we’d like to hear your thoughts on the hotly debated topic of assisted dying – please let us know in the comments below or HERE.

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