In his court battle Tony’s barrister QC, Paul Bowen stated that Tony was condemned to an existence he did not wish to live and he also said ‘The law encourages those with the ability to go abroad to Switzerland where they meet their end. For those without the means it offers DIY suicide or continued suffering’. Tony Nicklinson wanted the right to end his pain and suffering and he made this decision to terminate his life with full mental capacity. The outcome of the court case was that Tony’s appeal to commit euthanasia was denied and 6 days following the verdict a devastated Tony died after refusing to eat and suffering from
In his court battle Tony’s barrister QC, Paul Bowen stated that Tony was condemned to an existence he did not wish to live and he also said ‘The law encourages those with the ability to go abroad to Switzerland where they meet their end. For those without the means it offers DIY suicide or continued suffering’. Tony Nicklinson wanted the right to end his pain and suffering and he made this decision to terminate his life with full mental capacity. The outcome of the court case was that Tony’s appeal to commit euthanasia was denied and 6 days following the verdict a devastated Tony died after refusing to eat and suffering from