Background information and case studies on the moral issue of a right to life and death, are presented in this book in such a way as to make this important but difficult subject accessible to young people. The question and answer format aims to focus arguments and to draw the reader into the debate to reach considered conclusions. The book is one of a series which discusses the difficult decisions that have to be made by scientists, doctors, lawyers, politicians, religious leaders and members of society and supports the National Curriculum Key Stages 3-4.