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Another motivation is dignity. In my view, the conception of dignity, invoked as it is in this context, is a false one, but that is beside the point when we are considering informed consent. Before giving informed consent, someone seeking an assisted suicide because they believe that their death will be more dignified than if they were left to die naturally needs to know the risks that their assisted death will bring. It can involve seizures, vomiting, other complications or pain, and it might be prolonged over hours or even days. The whole process of poisoning might be unsuccessful and need to be repeated. This is what my amendments would require. I hope the noble and learned Lord’s response will give some consideration to meeting it.