Additional factors tending against the prosecution of suspects in cases of ‘mercy killings’ ought to concern all sides of the debate

By Rebecca Limb. Assisted dying is unlawful in England and Wales. To end or assist in the ending of another’s life out of compassion for and/or at the direction of the victim is not a defence to murder. A suspect will be prosecuted where there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest […]

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