Times of London columnist Libby Purves made this pithy comment 2.20.09:
‘The Swiss have, in their bland and unemphatic way, driven a coach and horses through law, custom and ethical debate in post-Christian Britain. Since 1998 Dignitas, with its unique willingness to accept foreign “membersâ€, has made it hard to hold the line against assisted suicide. The Court of Appeal’s decision now makes it clear that even if a prosecution were to be brought against Debbie Purdy’s husband, a penalty is unlikely.’
