TERMINALLY-ILL Marie Fleming has lodged an appeal against the High Court’s rejection of her right-to-die bid.
The 59-year-old, who is in the final stages of multiple sclerosis, lost her landmark legal action last week to be allowed end her life by assisted suicide.
Her appeal was lodged at the Supreme Court office yesterday afternoon and it is expected her lawyers will apply today for an urgent hearing. Given the importance of the issues raised in the case, it is likely the appeal will be heard by a seven-judge Supreme Court.
Ms Fleming’s partner Tom Curran confirmed last night an appeal was being taken but would not comment further. Last week, a three-judge High Court ruled the absolute ban on assisted suicide does not disproportionately infringe Ms Fleming’s personal rights under the Constitution and is wholly justified in the public interest to protect vulnerable people.
The court awarded costs of the case to Ms Fleming against the State on grounds the action raised issues of exceptional public interest.
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