The widow of a man who suffered locked in syndrome and another left severely disabled by a car accident will take their "right to die" case to the highest court in the UK. Nine, as opposed to the regular five, judges will preside over the case.
Tony Nicklinson's widow has admitted continuing to fight for the right to die the in courts has taken a strain, but added there was "no question" she would continue because she felt "that strongly" about it.
Jane Nicklinson and Paul Lamb, who is severely disabled, want the right to die with the help of a doctor and without the fear of prosecution. Their case will be heard at the highest court in the UK later today.
Jane said she was "hopeful" there would be an outcome in her favour and said it was "quite significant" the case was going to be heard by nine judges, opposed to the usual five.
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