Translation form

Text block 1

A proposed law to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales has been formally introduced in the House of Commons.MPs are due to debate and vote on the bill on 29 November - further debates and votes would be needed before the bill becomes law.The bill - called the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - would make it legal for over-18s who are terminally ill to be given assistance to end their own life.Faith leaders from across Wales have joined forces to issue a powerful statement against the proposed Assisted Dying Bill, which is currently being debated in Parliament. If passed, the legislation would allow doctors to provide lethal drugs to individuals with incurable illnesses, effectively legalising physician-assisted suicide.

Text block 2

The Statement reads as follows:A bill has been introduced to Parliament which allows doctors to supply lethal drugs to people with an incurable illness, in effect physician-assisted suicide.As People of Faith, we share a common heritage of caring for the vulnerable, the sick and dying. This is why we feel we must speak together against the proposed legislation. Compassion is at the heart of all the Great World Religions.Life is sacred.We address our message more widely, to all people of goodwill, because the proposals for physician-assisted suicide are not just contrary to the dignity and sanctity of life, they pose grave dangers to vulnerable people.Cherishing life means building a society where every person is included and the diversity of individuals is not seen as a burden. If the bill becomes law, the experience of countries such as Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands shows that the most vulnerable can no-longer presume on the balance of healthcare being in their favour. The criteria for assisted suicide become widened to include groups of people who need society’s help rather than assistance in ending their lives.We raise our voices to remind legislators of the inherent dignity of every person, especially in relation to those who are disabled, elderly or vulnerable. If this bill were to be passed many would feel insecure about the future and conclude that they are a burden on loved ones and the health service. We must treasure and value these individuals among us.The new bill marks a very serious moment for our country. It raises serious questions about what sort of society we want to be. Especially of concern is whether we will continue to promote a proper care of the dying, and of those who are vulnerable through disability or age. It is good to see that those opposed to a change in the law includes a diverse group of medical professionals (especially but not only from the field of palliative care), disability rights organisations, researchers, carers and a range of other concerned institutions.We urge you write to, or email, your local MP, to express your concerns about the proposed bill.Signed:Representing the Roman Catholic Church in Wales:Archbishop Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff-MeneviaBishop Peter Brignall, Bishop of WrexhamRepresenting the Church in Wales:The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew JohnThe Bishop of St Asaph, Gregory CameronThe Bishop of Monmouth, Cherry VannThe Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, John LomasThe Bishop of Llandaff, Mary StallardThe Bishop of St Davids, Dorrien DaviesThe Bishop of Bardsey, David MorrisRepresenting the Evangelical Alliance in Wales:Tim RowlandsRepresenting the Cardiff United Synagogue:Rabbi Michoel RoseRepresenting the South Wales Jewish Representative Council: Laurence KahnRepresenting the Muslim Council of Wales:Dr Abdul-Azim AhmedRepresenting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Wales:Imam Usman MananRepresenting the Sikh Council of Wales:Gurmit Singh Randhawa MBERepresenting the Hindu Council of Wales:Dr Sakti Guha Niyogi

Text block 3

Write to your MP

Section title block 4

Constituencies

Call to action grid block 5

Aberafan and Maesteg

Ministry AreasAll of the Port Talbot and Lynfi and Upper Afan Valleys MAs, parts of the Margam and Afon Need MAsStephen KinnockHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAstephen.kinnock.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Ministry AreasParts of the Taff Rhymney MANick SmithHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAnick.smith.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Bridgend

Ministry AreasAll of the Penybont ar Ogwr MA and parts of the Margam and Pedair Afon MAsChris ElmoreHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAChris.Elmore.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Caerphilly

Ministry AreasAll of the Caerphilly and Aber Valley MA and parts of the Taff Rhymney MAChris EvansHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAchris.evans.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Cardiff East

Ministry AreasParts of the Roath and Cathays and North Cardiff MAsJo Stevens116 Albany RoadRoathCardiffCF24 3RUjo.stevens.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Cardiff North

Ministry AreasAll of the Taff Wenallt MA and parts of the North Cardiff and Garth MAs, as well as St. Mark’s Gabalfa in the Calon y Ddinas MAAnna McMorrinOffice of Anna McMorrin MP2 Codas House52-60 Merthyr RdWhitchurchCardiffCF14 1DJanna.mcmorrin.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Cardiff South and Penarth

Ministry AreasAll of the South Cardiff and Penarth MAs, and parts of the De Morgannwg and Roath and Cathays MAs, as well as the majority of the Calon y Ddinas MAStephen DoughtyHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAstephen.doughty.mp@parliament.uk

Full MP Details

Cardiff West

Ministry AreasAll of West Cardiff and Cathedral MAs, the majority of the Garth MA, and part of the Llan MAAlex Barros-CurtisHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAalex.barroscurtis.mp@parliament.uk

Full Details

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Ministry AreasAll of the Merthyr Tydfil and Cynon Uchaf MAs, part of the Cynon Valley South and Taff Rhymney MAs, and a small part of the Bro Noddfa Newydd MAGerald JonesConstituency OfficeOldway HouseCastle StreetMerthyr TydfilCF47 8UXgerald.jones.mp@parliament.uk

Full Details

Neath and Swansea East

Ministry AreasThe majority of the Afon Nedd and Bro Noddfa Newydd MAsCarolyn HarrisHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAcarolyn.harris.mp@parliament.uk

Full Details

Pontypridd

Ministry AreasAll of the Pontypridd MA and the majority of the Llan and Cynon Valley South MAsAlex Davies-Jones10 Market StreetPontypriddCF37 2STalex.daviesjones.mp@parliament.uk

Full Details

Rhondda and Ogmore

Ministry AreasAll of the Rhondda MA, the majority of the Pedair Afon MA, and part of the Llan MAChris Bryant9 Compton RoadTonypandyCF40 1BEchris.bryant.mp@parliament.uk

Full Details

Vale of Glamorgan

Ministry AreasAll of the Cowbridge, Heritage Coast, Barry, and East Vale MAs, alongside the majority of the De Morgannwg MAKanishka NarayanHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AAkanishka.narayan.mp@parliament.uk

Full Details