Jonathan Romain, chair of Dignity in Dying, says assisted dying is ‘in line with religious ideals of compassion and care’

Religious leaders are “out of step with their flocks” in their opposition to assisted dying, according to a leading rabbi who has been appointed chair of the campaign group Dignity in Dying.

“The religious hierarchy is set against assisted dying, but the religious membership is not,” said Jonathan Romain, who leads Maidenhead synagogue in Berkshire.

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