I am Jane Nicklinson, the wife of Tony Nicklinson who suffered from locked in syndrome and who fought so bravely for a doctor assisted suicide in this country, as he was too disabled to end his own life. In August 2012 the High Court refused Tony his wish and he died a few days later.
The Court of Appeal has made an order that I, as the Administrator of Tony's estate, can take forward the case that the current law of murder and/or assisted suicide was incompatible with his right to respect for dignity and autonomy under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
When Tony was alive we were entitled to Legal Aid however now this is no longer the case. The case will now proceed to the Court of Appeal but there are several expenses involved with this which I cannot afford to cover. We are asking for help to cover court fees, copying charges for the volumes of legal authorities which need to be prepared, travel costs and other sundry expenses related to the case. This money is not for lawyers fees, but the other expenses to do with running a legal case.
I can’t thank you enough for helping. I know that Tony would be delighted that we are carrying on with the fight to establish an important principle : that people who wish to end their lives should have the right to die with dignity at home surrounded by loved ones and with the help of a doctor where necessary where a person cannot take the final steps to end his or her own life . I know that Tony would want me to thank you for your help.
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