Dying cleric pleaded for assisted suicide to remain illegal – Independent July 13, 2014 by John Clark A moving plea from a dying clergyman for assisted suicide to remain illegal has been sent to every member of the House of Lords by the Church of England as part of its campaign against a change in the law. Lord Falconer's Assisted Dying Bill, which would enable "competent, terminally ill" adults to receive help to end their life, is due to receive a reading in the Lords on Friday. Ian Johnston. Independent. 13 July 2014 John ClarkShareTweetShare