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This research aims to explore views on assisted dying legislation among disadvantaged ethnic minority communities to inform policy development.

July 23, 2026BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Disadvantaged ethnic minority communities and legalising assisted dying: coercion, trust and equity in end-of-life care

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JHJamilla HussainUniversity of Bradford IJIkhlaq JacobUniversity of Bradford RKRubina KhalidUniversity of Bradford

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Community consultations reveal concerns about equity and coercion in assisted dying legislation among ethnic minorities, indicating a need for careful safeguards.

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This research aims to explore views on assisted dying legislation among disadvantaged ethnic minority communities to inform policy development.
Three community consultations using semistructured discussions
Consulted 98 adults from ethnic minority backgrounds
Included diverse groups: women with domestic abuse experience, parents of autistic/learning disabled youth.
Participants showed compassion for those suffering but raised concerns about coercion in assisted dying decisions.
Identified themes included fear and mistrust of healthcare, risks of coercion, and concerns over decision-making capacity.
Without equity and safeguards, assisted dying policies may deepen existing healthcare disparities.

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Hussain et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61b056faa9903c5116afbd https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2026-006365

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Community consultations reveal concerns about equity and coercion in assisted dying legislation among ethnic minorities, indicating a need for careful safeguards.

Disadvantaged ethnic minority communities and legalising assisted dying: coercion, trust and equity in end-of-life care

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Disadvantaged ethnic minority communities and legalising assisted dying: coercion, trust and equity in end-of-life care

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