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As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’

Elise Burns and Keith Williams appeared in campaign filmed by Rankin this year – both were denied their wishes, but their relatives are picking up the baton

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The assisted‑dying legislation has been reintroduced to the House of Commons, prompting families to recount the experiences of relatives who sought a self‑determined end. Campaign footage shot by Rankin this year featured Elise Burns and Keith Williams, both of whom were denied the option to die on their own terms. Their surviving family members, such as Sarah Burns, describe lingering guilt and helplessness, emphasizing that they fully understood their loved ones’ wishes. The renewed parliamentary debate has revived these personal stories as advocates continue the push for the bill’s passage.

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