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Originally Posted by TheDaddy
I wouldn't have wanted to be the judge in this case
A WOMAN with brain damage must not be allowed to die despite being barely conscious for eight years, the High Court ruled today.
The landmark ruling represents the first time English courts have been asked to decide whether to stop life-supporting treatment of a patient who was not in a vegetative state.
Relatives wanted to end her life because they said she would not want to live "a life dependent on others".
Not sure how I could weigh up
Mr Justice Baker said today: "The factor which does carry substantial weight, in my judgment, is the preservation of life.
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They love her dearly and want only what is best for her, and it has been desperately difficult for them to make this application to court for treatment to be withdrawn
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...ed-to-die.html |
Definitely a toughie ,and just re-inforces the urgent need for further debate in this matter in my opinion