Wiltshire man loses right-to-die case
Tony Nicklinson from Melksham in Wiltshire has lost his high court battle to end his life when he chooses with the help of a doctor.
The judges unanimously agreed that "voluntary euthanasia is murder, however understandable the motives may be."
Mr Nicklinson has suffered from 'locked-in' syndrome since he had a stroke in 2005. A second sufferer of the syndrome, who cannot be identified, has also lost his legal challenge.
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Tony Nicklinson loses 'right-to-die' case
Tony Nicklinson from Melksham in Wiltshire has lost his right-to-die appeal