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Dr Death suicide film being shown in schools: Euthanasia fanatic gives workshop on how to kill yourself in educational video for 14-year-olds
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[link to www.dailymail.co.uk]
The decision to include Dr Nitschke in the video was condemned by campaigners both for and against assisted dying, and a psychologist warned that it could encourage vulnerable teenagers to end their lives.
The video is being shown as the BBC stands accused of being 'a cheerleader for assisted suicide' after filming a man killing himself at the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland.
Writer Sir Terry Pratchett, an outspoken advocate of euthanasia, presents the documentary which is due to be broadcast on BBC2 this summer.
More...BBC accused of being 'cheerleader for assisted suicide' after filming man killing himself in Terry Pratchett documentary
Dr Nitschke was held up for nine hours by immigration officials at Heathrow when he arrived to give his first UK suicide workshops in Bournemouth two years ago.
At his workshops he demonstrates chilling suicide methods including a helium-filled 'exit bag' which is placed over the head, Mexican drugs, morphine and 'DIY Peaceful Pills'.
He has co-written a book detailing eight ways in which terminally ill people can kill themselves, including using veterinary drugs.
Fanatic: Dr Philip Nitschke, Founder and Director of the pro-euthanasia group Exit International
The 20-minute film is made by Bristol-based Classroom Video, which supplies educational films to almost every UK school.
It is being shown to pupils aged 14 to 18, mainly those studying GCSE philosophy which includes euthanasia on the curriculum.
In it Michael Irwin, a former doctor and euthanasia campaigner, explains why he was 'very pleased' to help at least nine people to kill themselves at the Dignitas clinic.
Read more: [link to www.dailymail.co.uk]
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