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Woman fights for 'right to die'

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A terminally ill woman is challenging the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales.

Debbie Purdy has progressive multiple sclerosis and says she may travel abroad to an assisted suicide clinic when her condition becomes unbearable.

She wants to ensure her husband is not prosecuted after her death for helping her travel. Branwen Jeffreys reports.

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