Britain Assisted Suicide

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Britain Assisted Suicide
Multiple sclerosis sufferer Debbie Purdy reacts after hearing the announcement from Britain's top prosecutor about guidelines on prosecutions for assisted suicide in London Thursday Feb, 25, 2010. The new guidelines spelt out what types of assisted suicide cases were more likely to face prosecution, keeping the practice illegal but finding some leeway for suspects not to be charged. Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer said assisted suicide still remains a serious offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison, but said prosecution is least likely when the suspect is wholly motivated by compassion (AP Photo/Lewis Whyld/PA)