Explores the law relating to euthanasia and assisted suicide, tracing its development from prohibition through to the laissez faire attitude adopted in a number of countries in 21st Century. This book provides a critique of the arguments surrounding legislative control of such practices and particularly looks into the regulatory role of the state.

However this book will argue that the state's interests are and should be second to the interests that the people themselves have in choosing their own death.

1. An Outline of the Debate
2. An Evaluation of the Arguments For and Against Legalisation
3. Choosing Death
4. Choosing Death For Others
5. The United Kingdom Position
6. Is there a way forward?
7. Conclusion