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Dame Esther Rantzen: "I have joined Dignitas"

Dame Esther Rantzen has joined the Zurich-based assisted dying clinic, Dignitas.
The 83-year-old broadcaster, who lives in the New Forest and has stage four lung cancer, said she's currently receiving a "miracle" treatment, but that she has joined in case her condition gets worse.
Dame Esther said British laws need to be updated. Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains the current British rules.
This is a subject which impacts many people and families, including James Johnson from North Baddesley
His terminally ill mother was assisted to die in Switzerland and he's calling for changes to the law.

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