Succession UK, Switzerland 6 August 2026
When Compassion Meets the Criminal Law: The Hartley Family's Dignitas Case Study
When Robert Hartley made the decision to end his life at Dignitas, his wife Carol supported him every step of the way — booking the flights, the hotel, and travelling with him to Switzerland. Ten days after she returned home, the police were at her door.
About the contributors
Sophie Wood
Partner
Kingsley Napley
Laura Phillips
Legal Director
Kingsley Napley
