This is the result of a survey carried out amongst 40 people living in the London area. The aim of the survey is to gauge public opinion on the subject of euthanasia. More specifically on whether or not people think that it is time to change the law.

 

Should mentally stable people have complete control over their lives?

Yes

No

Male

78%

1%

Female

95%

5%

Should a person have the right to stop any form of suffering from being inflicted upon them?

Yes

No

Male

94%

6%

Female

90%

10%

A person should have the right to choose whether or not to under go euthanasia?

Yes

No

Male

70%

30%

Female

75%

25%

What is the law in the UK?

Legal

Illegal

Don't know

Male

12%

41%

44%

Female

10%

50%

40%

Should the law be changed?

Yes

No

Male

70%

30%

Female

56%

44%

Who should decide whether or not a patient should under go euthanasia?

Family

Government

Patient

Doctor

Male

28%

6%

52%

14%

Female

36%

0%

44%

20%