British woman loses challenge over assisted suicide...

A British woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis lost a legal challenge over whether her husband could be prosecuted if he helps her to commit suicide.

Wheelchair-bound Debbie Purdy, 45, launched the case earlier this month, asking the High Court in London to clarify the law on assisted suicide as her health is rapidly deteriorating.

But Lord Justice Scott Baker said overnight that the law was clear, and while he had sympathy for Ms Purdy only parliament could change the law.

"We cannot leave this case without expressing great sympathy for Ms Purdy, her husband and others in a similar position who wish to know in advance whether they will face prosecution," said Justice Baker. More...

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