Nov 242024
Summary
This web post contains information about how to support the #AssistUsToLive campaign on the day the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill goes to a vote in Parliament on 29th November.
Key messages: the main way to support this campaign is to please contact your MP asking them to VOTE NO on 29th November. DPAC will be there on the day of the vote and welcome people to join us for a vigil outside Parliament, details below.
DPAC encourages members and supporters to join us from 8am-3pm on 29th November 2024 at College Green, Westminster, SW1P 3SE. DPAC will be joining Not Dead Yet UK as we make clear our opposition to the Assisted Suicide Bill (Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill) as it goes to a vote at it’s second reading on 29th November 2024.
While some activists will join for the very early start at 8am, we recognise this isn’t going to be accessible for everyone so we would encourage you to join when you can, for as much or as little time as you can between 8am-3pm. We are aiming to have a decent turn out for 8am so that the morning media rounds see that there is a steady opposition to the bill on the day. Not Dead Yet UK, who we are working alongside in this campaign, will have red and white t shirts and hats if you’re trying to spot us.
We also recognise that not everyone can join or contribute to every campaign. This campaign has a particular focus on contacting MPs as this issue is going directly to a vote on the 29th November. If you are able to email your constituency email to explain why you oppose the bill (click this link for more information on why this is a dangerous bill https://dpac.uk.net/2024/11/choice-at-the-end-of-life-bill-briefing-from-uk-ddpo-crdp-monitoring-coalition-2/ ) that is one of the most effective ways you can support this campaign.
A private members bill gets 5 hours of debate in the House of Commons. You can follow the debate live on Parliament TV from 9:30am on Friday 29th November here: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons.
We recommend people wrap up warm. There may be some opportunities to go inside Parliament throughout the day while the bill is being debated. The Methodist Central Hall in Westminster usually has its cafe open in the basement which can be a good place to rest and warm up as well. We encourage everyone to do what is right for them – attending vigils in winter won’t be possible for everyone.
Westminster underground is the nearest accessible station – accessible from platform to street level by lift
Buses 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211, 453 all stop nearby at Parliament Square London
