Overview

• Antony Shackleton, a 59-year-old with motor neurone disease, ended his life through assisted suicide at Dignitas in December 2024 after receiving a formal 'death-day' notification.
• Louise Shackleton, his widow, is under investigation by North Yorkshire Police for facilitating his travel to Switzerland for the procedure.
• In an emotional open letter, Louise has appealed to MPs to support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, set for debate and vote in the Commons on May 16, 2025.
• The proposed legislation would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live to legally end their lives under strict safeguards.
• The case highlights the ethical, legal, and personal struggles surrounding assisted dying, as UK law currently criminalizes aiding suicide, forcing patients to seek options abroad.