Top policewoman' s fears over assisted suicide law
BRITAIN'S most senior policewoman today warned any change in the law on assisted suicide must not become a way for families with elderly relatives to get rid of a "burden".
Barbara Wilding, chief constable of South Wales Police, said: "We need to be very careful on this."
Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, is working on policy to clarify whether people should be prosecuted for aiding a suicide after a landmark ruling by the Law Lords.
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