Tony Nicklinson, a 57 year old man with “locked-in” syndrome, after a severe stroke seven years ago, has acquired a positive ruling by Mr Justice Charles, to have his case heard by the courts. He was left paralysed below the neck after a stroke seven years ago and can now communicate only by blinking or through limited head movement.
He is seeking the legal right for a doctor to intervene to end his “indignity” and have a “common law defence of necessity” against any murder charge.
(source The Guardian: Locked-in syndrome sufferer wins high court hearing for his right to die)