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A message from Belgium to UK members of Parliament on assisted dying

Interview with Jan De Waele whose partner, Fabi, died in 2017

Recently I met up with Jan, Fabi’s partner, to discuss the Leadbeater Bill. Some years ago I had written in the BMJ how Fabi changed my mind.

Fabi, I know wanted the UK to change its law, in 2025, Parliamentarians have that opportunity. Clearly Fabi is no longer here to speak, but listening to Jan it is impossible not to hear the clamour for compassion for those who are terminally ill, where palliative care just is not enough.

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