Andrew Copson
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Humanist • Midlander • Quondam Classicist • Xennial | Chief Exec @Humanists_UK | President @HumanistsInt | Almost certainly not going to argue with you
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We're quoted: 'This is a momentous victory for human dignity and personal autonomy' Andrew Copson
'Jersey's politicians have shown great courage and compassion in their assisted dying vote.'
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Politicians in Jersey have unwaveringly approved, by a commanding vote of 32 to 14, the provision for terminally ill individuals with six months or fewer left to live to receive assistance in dying.
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'As a humanist I believe that every adult with capacity, who was intolerably suffering from an incurable physical condition, and has a clear and settled wish to die should have the option of an assisted death.' Deputy Helen Miles 👏 #JerseyAssistedDyingVote
This is the fifth General Election I will have seen as Chief Executive at Humanists UK so I know how hard our public affairs team will be working to produce the expert policy briefings they’re known for and to hold candidates to account on our issues. Thanks in advance to them!
Welcome news: Humanists UK has long called for the Govt to issue guidance on managing blasphemy-related incidents in schools. Blasphemy isn't a crime & teachers certainly shouldn't be forced into hiding or face automatic suspension. humanists.uk/2024/05/21/cal…