Me-Before-You-by-Jojo-Moyes

Mr Traynor some questions may be asked about the extent of his generosity
towards her, but all parties say they do not wish to contest Mr Traynor’s stated
wishes, which are legally documented. She has been interviewed at length
several times and police are satisfied that she made every effort to deter Mr
Traynor from his intention (please see her ‘calendar of adventures’ included in
the evidence).
It should also be noted that Mrs Camilla Traynor, his mother, who has been a
respected JP for many years, has tendered her resignation in light of the publicity
surrounding the case. It is understood that she and Mr Traynor separated soon
after their son’s death.
While the use of assisted suicide at foreign clinics is not something the CPS
can be seen to encourage, judging by the evidence gathered, it is evident that the
actions of Mr Traynor’s family and carers fall well within current guidelines as
laid out relating to assisted suicide and the possible prosecution of those close to
the deceased.
1. Mr Traynor was deemed competent and had a ‘voluntary, clear, settled and informed’ wish to make
such a decision.
2. There is no evidence of mental illness, or of coercion on any part.
3. Mr Traynor had indicated unequivocally that he wished to commit suicide.
4. Mr Traynor’s disability was severe and incurable.
5. The actions of those accompanying Mr Traynor were of only minor assistance or influence.
6. The actions of those accompanying Mr Traynor may be characterized as reluctant assistance in the
face of a determined wish on the part of the victim.
7. All parties involved have offered every assistance to the police investigating this case.
Given these facts as outlined, the previous good character of all parties, and the
evidence enclosed, I would advise that it does not serve the public interest to
pursue a prosecution in this case.
I suggest that if and when any public statement is made to this effect, the
Director of Public Prosecutions makes it clear that the Traynor case sets no kind
of precedent, and that the CPS will continue to judge each case on its individual
merits and circumstances.
With best wishes
Sheilagh Mackinnon