I would like to comment on the letter of 11 February from Guy Otten of Hempsons, Manchester, headed ‘A licence to die’, [2010] 11 February, 13.

Many lawyers regard the origin of all law as being the Divine Law. Is Mr Otten really seriously suggesting that legalised self destruction, assisted by so called experts, is the way forward?

Other countries have in the past found ways to destroy human life, which they regarded as worthless. I find the whole suggestion horrific.

Valerie Cooper, JS Winny & Co, Craven Arms, Shropshire