Dignitas has recently been in the news due to Dame Esther Rantzen's plea to UK MPs to join a parliamentary debate on assisted dying after becoming a member of the clinic. Additionally, Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur introduced a bill in the Scottish Parliament to allow terminally ill individuals in Scotland to receive assistance in ending their lives. These events have reignited the debate on assisted dying and the right to make end-of-life decisions.
Dignitas is a Swiss non-profit organization that provides assisted suicide to its members who are suffering from terminal or severe illnesses. Founded in 1998 by Ludwig Minelli, Dignitas operates under Swiss law, which allows assisted suicide under certain conditions. The organization offers support and guidance to individuals seeking to end their lives, ensuring that the process is carried out legally and with dignity. Dignitas has been at the forefront of the right-to-die movement and has sparked discussions worldwide on end-of-life choices and autonomy.