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The Edition: Easter special – assisted dying, ‘bunny ebola’ & how do you eat your creme egg?

Apr 17, 2025
Dan Hitchens, a writer for The Spectator, is joined by Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie to discuss the contentious Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. They explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding assisted dying and its potential effects on vulnerable groups. The conversation shifts to a concerning rabbit pandemic, Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease, impacting wildlife and ecology. Lastly, they engage in a light-hearted debate over Cadbury Crème Eggs, discussing how personal preferences and nostalgia shape our taste for these iconic treats.
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Bill's Huge Social Shift

  • The assisted dying bill represents a huge social shift, changing the State and NHS role to facilitate assisted suicide in certain conditions.
  • This raises serious concerns for vulnerable groups including the disabled and mentally ill, with safeguards under scrutiny.
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Cultural Divide On Death

  • The bill exposes a societal divide about how we view death, illness, and the worth of life.
  • Its passage could redefine national values on preserving life and the legal approach to vulnerable people.
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Medical Groups Oppose Bill

  • Two major medical bodies oppose the bill, emphasizing improving palliative care over legalizing assisted suicide.
  • The bill could change NHS laws and potentially force hospices to provide assisted deaths, impacting healthcare identity.
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