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(BBC) Assisted dying: The Church of England seeks inquiry
The Church of England (CofE) has called for an inquiry into assisted dying.
It follows a U-turn by former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey, who said he would back legislation to allow the terminally ill in England and Wales get help to end their lives.
The current Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says the Assisted Dying Bill is “mistaken and dangerous”.
But the Church said an inquiry would include expert opinion and carefully assess the arguments.
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