Euthanasia - the debate in Europe

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John wanted to end his life. Because assisted suicide was illegal in Britain, where they lived, John and Lesley flew to Switzerland, which allows assisted suicide for both citizens and foreigners. (Related story: Laws vary)

More than 30 terminally ill people from England have ended their lives in Switzerland since John died at the age of 54 in May 2003, Lesley says, citing statistics provided by Dignitas, a Swiss group that helps people end their lives. "I don't want to have to go with any more members of my family," she adds.

Britons might not have to make such a journey in the future. This month, Lord Joel Joffe introduced an assisted-suicide bill in the British Parliament, setting the stage for a debate — likely in January — echoing those in legislatures across Europe and in America.

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