WJS Debating Assisted Suicide in Scotland, Speaking in London


Next week I will be in Scotland debating against the legalization of assisted suicide.  The following are the planned events:

Scotland:

November 11, I will be debating at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh versus Jeremy Purvis MSP,  Time: 13.00 – 15.00 hrs. Subject: “Should Assisted Dying be Legalized in Scotland?” I believe this event is by invitation only.

November 12: Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX,  Title of event: ‘Should assisted dying be legalised in Scotland?’ Time: 19.00-20.30 hrs, versus Dr. Alasdair Maclean, MBBS, M.Jur., PhD – Dundee University School of Law.

November 13: “Assisted Dying: A Good Death or a Choice Too Far?” Time: 19.30 hrs versus Dr.Libby Wilson: Friends at the End.  Church of Scotland General Assembly Hall, Mound Place, EH1 2LX, Centre of Edinburgh. Tickets: Normal Price £ 5, Concession £ 2.

London

After that, it is off to London where I will  be giving one lecture on Monday evening, November 16. Time, 6:00 PM.  Title:  “The Culture of Death in the United Kingdom: A Perfect Storm.” Location, the Cadogan Hotel, Sloane Street, SW1X, 9SG.

I may be doing various media and perhaps, other events to be announced.

I hope SHSers in Scotland and England can attend. I would very much like to meet you.

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