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One of my greatest fears is to have to rely on others for all my needs. I do not want to live in a bedridden state, stripped of my dignity and independence. I have decided I want to die when I no longer have quality of life.
Gloria Taylor
Co-Plaintiff in the fight for the Right to Die
On November 17th, 2011 Gloria Taylor, BC Civil Liberties and their co-plaintiffs went to the Supreme court of BC to fight for the right to die. We await the decision of Justice Lynn Smith which is expected at any time. Stay tuned, for the latest news right here.
In this press release, BC Civil Liberties provided an overview of the Court Challenge. Click here to read the press release.
Click here for the full text of the civil claim filed by BC Civil Liberties.
The civil claim is based on three arguments. Click here to read about them.
Dying With Dignity Canada provided an affidavit as part of the evidence filed in the case. Click here to read the testimony.
Interveners in the case include the Canadian Unitarian Council, the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and the Farewell Foundation for the Right to Die.
The dream of Sue Rodriguez rises again as another BC ALS sufferer asks for the right to die with dignity.
Gloria Taylor has filed an application with the BC Supreme Court as a plaintiff in the BC Civil Liberties death with dignity lawsuit.
And the Canadian organization, Dying With Dignity, is there with an affidavit to support the case. (Click here for the DWD affidavit.)
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