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Voluntary Euthanasia Society petition to Parliament

Voluntary Euthanasia Society petition to Parliament


Story and Images by Francis Cook

A petition for the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia was presented at Parliament today by Maryan Street who was joined by the husband of Lecretia Seals, Matt Vickers.

A crowd gathered in solidarity with the petition and were addressed by Street and Vicker along with Act leader David Seymour, Green MP Kevin Hague, Labour MP Iain-Lees Galloway and National MP Chris Bishop.

Photos from the event below. More from our Storify coverage here.


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Early arrivals find shelter from the rain


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Former Labour MP Maryan Street delivered the petition


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Husband of Lecretia Seales, Matt Vickers, stands with Maryan Street

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Vicker with Act Leader David Seymour and Labour MP Iain-Lees Galloway


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Iain-Lees Galloway holds the petitions, joined by National MP Chris Bishop, Green MP, Kevin Hague and Act Leader David Seymour.

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