Podcast appearances and mentions of tony nicklinson

Send us a textWelcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan joins us to discuss the context of this crucial vote, why Humanists UK champions this cause, and why now is the right time for change. We also address key societal concerns and shares how you can get involved to promote this cause and other important humanist issues. SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN - WRITE TO YOUR MPContact & follow Nathan Stilwell

The English courts have wrestled with challenges to the restrictions on euthanasia and assisted suicide for years, while the government has resisted calls to liberalise the law. Meanwhile, terminally ill people continue to travel overseas to clinics such as Dignitas, to end their lives. Assisted dying raises fundamental questions about respect for individual autonomy, protection of the vulnerable and the role the State should play.This lecture will explain the law and explore arguments for and against liberalisation.A lecture by Professor Imogen GooldThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/voluntary-dyingGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollege

In episode one, Cait & Kait cover the very controversial Sarco Suicide pod and it's inspiration, Tony Nicklinson, as well as a mysterious Reddit post about a man finding oddly written Post-it notes around his apartment in his landlord's handwriting (change your locks!).

William Melchert-Dinkle posed as a female nurse online and encouraged people with suicidal thoughts to hang themselves. He even watched some of them carry it out via webcam. He was convicted of assisting suicide and given a prison sentence. But, this is an unusual case.Does criminalising assisted dying protect vulnerable people or take the power away from people to choose when and how they die? Geoff Whaley suffered from motor neurone disease and campaigned for assisted suicide to be legalised so his wife could legally help him travel to Switzerland to end his life at Dignitas. He advocated for the right to die with dignity and physician-assisted suicide, where doctors prescribe drugs for eligible patients to self-administer to end their own life.Tony Nicklinson suffered from locked in syndrome and campaigned for voluntary euthanasia to be legal. Do laws against assisted dying discriminate against people with disabilities? On this episode of Bad People Dr Julia Shaw and comedian Sofie Hagen discuss whether we can strike a balance between protecting vulnerable people while also empowering people to have autonomy over their own death. This episode includes audio form Dateline NBC and Channel 4's Dispatches.Warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion of suicide.CREDITSPresenters: Dr. Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Producer: Caroline Steel Artwork: Kingsley Nebechi Music: Matt Chandler Series Editor: Rami TzabarAcademic Consultants for The Open University: Dr. Zoe Walkington Dr. Camilla ElphickCommissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason PhippsBad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds#BadPeople_BBC

In August 2012, right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson, who had locked-in syndrome, lost his legal battle to choose when he died. He immediately refused food, and died a week later. Five years on, his widow, Jane, tells Emma Barnett about the battle, what family life was like before Tony’s stroke, and how she’s coped afterwards.

Paul Bowen QC spoke about "The Last Human Right, or its Antithesis? Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, the Right to Life and the Right to Choose the Timing and Manner of Death" on Friday 25th January 2013 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, Law Society Advocate of the Year 2009 and counsel for Tony Nicklinson in the widely publicised euthanasia case in August 2012, Paul Bowen QC is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers specialising in public law and human rights, with a particular interest in cases involving serious medical treatment, the right of autonomy and the right to life. In the Divisional Court, he argued that the law "encourages those with the means to Switzerland. For those without the means it offers 'Hobson's Choice' of amateur DIY death or continued suffering. Those who cannot end their own life are left to suffer". Mr Bowen acted for Debbie Purdy in her successful challenge to the DPP's policy on assisted suicide prosecutions in 2008 and also represented Peter Sutcliffe in his tariff-setting appeal in December 2010. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

Ed and Rob discuss the case of Tony Nicklinson, a man with locked in syndrome who fought for the right to legally end his life. Continue reading →

Victoria Derbyshire speaks to two women whose husbands have or have had locked-in syndrome. Tony Nicklinson's wife Jane describes what she said to him before he died.

For the last 18 months, Victoria Derbyshire has been following the story of Tony Nicklinson who has 'locked-in' syndrome and wants to die. Hear the original 5 live programme from his house in Dec 2010.