CPS considering 13 suspected cases of assisted dying in England and Wales

Data shows 209 cases recorded as assisted dying referred to CPS by police between 1 April 2009 and 31 March this year

Thirteen cases of suspected assisted dying are being considered by prosecutors in England and Wales, according to the latest data.

Encouraging or assisting the suicide or attempted suicide of another person is against the law in England and Wales, under the Suicide Act 1961.

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