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17/11/2009
'Living will' guidelines still not clear enough, says campaigner |
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An assisted suicide campaigner has argued rules concerning the potential for prosecution of those who help someone do this in countries where the practice is legal are still unclear.
Multiple sclerosis sufferer Debbie Purdy argued that recent new guidelines dealing with the issue produced by director of public prosecutions Keir Starmer still leave areas of doubt.
Ms Purdy remarked: "He has said he's more likely to prosecute where somebody makes a financial gain but what exactly does he mean by that?"
She noted that this consideration could impact on her husband Omar Puente, who will inherit the couple's house upon her death.
Such an issue could have implications for wills and those who might undertake a decision to end their life this way may wish to speak to a lawyer skilled in will drafting.
Over 100 Britons have gone to Switzerland to end their lives at the Dignitas clinic, something Ms Purdy wants to have the option of without here husband facing any legal consequences.
However, Switzerland's government is keen to tighten the law to avoid the country becoming a destination for "suicide tourism", Time Magazine reports.
Written by Pauline Adams
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