{"title":"Lloyd Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003eLloyd Riley is a prominent voice in the realms of politics and current affairs, offering deeply engaging perspectives on pressing societal issues. His work, including \u003cem\u003eLast Rights: The Case for Assisted Dying\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into complex topics with clarity and compassion, making them accessible to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRiley's writings stand out for their thoughtful exploration of controversial subjects, blending rigorous research with a human touch. His books invite readers to reflect on policies and ethical dilemmas, encouraging thoughtful discussion and critical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're keen on understanding the nuances of assisted dying or eager to engage with progressive political discourse, Lloyd Riley's collection promises to offer profound insights and foster meaningful conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"last-rights-the-case-for-assisted-dying-by-sarah-wootton-9781785906015","title":"Last Rights: The Case for Assisted Dying","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September 2019, Mavis Eccleston was acquitted of murdering her 81-year-old husband Dennis. Dennis had terminal cancer and had taken an overdose of pain medication to end his own life. The turmoil that followed for Mavis and her family sheds light on the brutal and ignored impact of the UK's failure to legalise assisted dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does the UK abandon dying people and outsource this problem to facilities in Switzerland while legislators across the USA, Canada, and Australia have drafted laws to give dying people choice over how and when they die?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Wootton, CEO of the campaign group Dignity in Dying, explains why assisted dying's time has come. Drawing parallels with issues such as women's suffrage, reproductive rights, and equal marriage, Wootton exposes the hypocrisy of the arguments put forward by those who oppose change and examines how a broken status quo has been imposed against the wishes of dying people for too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing to light the heart-breaking testimony of those who have witnessed unimaginable suffering at the end of life, Wootton builds a case for why the law needs urgent reform, questions how future generations will judge our failure to take action, and issues a call to arms for people to share their truth and demand change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast Rights: The Case for Assisted Dying\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling argument for change, encouraging readers to reflect on the current laws and advocate for a more compassionate approach to end-of-life care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849434550508,"sku":"9781785906015","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23674983482823.jpg?v=1759045416"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lloyd-riley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}