State: Nothing stopping DPP from issuing guidelines on assisted suicide

The State does not object to the Director of Public Prosecutions issuing guidelines on when assisted suicide cases will be prosecuted.

State: Nothing stopping DPP from issuing guidelines on assisted suicide

The State does not object to the Director of Public Prosecutions issuing guidelines on when assisted suicide cases will be prosecuted.

Lawyers for terminally ill woman Marie Fleming have told the High Court that the DPP should indicate whether there is a public interest against prosecution in a case of her kind.

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited