‘Marie is the person who is let down’

Marie Fleming went to court to ask for help to die and yesterday she was turned down by the Supreme Court.

Not well enough to be present as Chief Justice Susan Denham handed down the unanimous decision of the seven judges, Ms Fleming, who is at the end stages of multiple sclerosis, was represented by her life partner Tom Curran.

Mr Curran kept a brave face. As the seven judges left the bench after dismissing her plea, a sad resignation crept over his face.