11 August 2026

Dying woman urges PM to overturn 'cruel' law to save others suffering

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Dying woman urges PM to overturn 'cruel' law to save others suffering

Terminally ill woman Sandra Sarantou is preparing to end her life through voluntary assisted drying (VAD) and is using her final days to call for a legal change to make it easier for others to access VAD.

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