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Page last updated at 16:42 GMT, Saturday, 18 October 2008 17:42 UK

Mother defends suicide son

The mother of a paralysed rugby player who died in a Swiss assisted suicide clinic has defended her son's right to die.

Daniel James, 23, of Worcester, died on 12 September, and police have since confirmed they are investigating.

His mother Julie e-mailed a website debate on the subject on 4 October, urging readers not to judge him.

Navdip Dhariwal reports.

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