Monday, 05/10/2026

Families Share Stories of Loved Ones as Assisted Dying Bill Reaches Commons Again

This year, Elise Burns and Keith Williams took part in a campaign organized by photographer Rankin, advocating for a change in assisted dying laws. Despite their efforts, both were unable to fulfill their final…

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This year, Elise Burns and Keith Williams took part in a campaign organized by photographer Rankin, advocating for a change in assisted dying laws. Despite their efforts, both were unable to fulfill their final wishes, leaving their families to carry on the fight for them.

For Sarah Burns, reflecting on her sister’s final days evokes a deep sense of guilt. “You feel really guilty, and helpless,” she expresses. “We knew what she wanted. We truly did. But we couldn’t do anything.”