RIGHT TO REFUSE TO ADMINISTER EUTHANASIA

Early day motion 334, tabled 14 July 2016 by Rosie Cooper (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes with serious concern the recent news that a nursing home in Belgium has been fined 6,700 euros for refusing to euthanise a resident in its care; further notes the court's ruling that the rest home did not have the right to refuse euthanasia on the grounds of conscientious objection; warns that the case has serious implications for independent care homes across Belgium who oppose euthanasia; recognises that across the continent, non-state providers opposed to euthanasia account for much of the care given to the elderly in the not-for-profit sector; and calls on the Belgian government to uphold the right of conscientious objection of care homes who work tirelessly to provide compassionate care for the elderly and vulnerable.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Scottish National Party 4, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.