THE debate on assisted dying, or assisted suicide to those against it, has intensified in Northern Ireland ahead of a Westminster vote this Friday.While the legislation only applies to England and Wales at this stage,

Michaela Hollywood, from Northern Ireland, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic and degenerative condition which weakens muscles and impacts movement. She is a full-time wheelchair-user, is unable to sit-up unaided and her breathing muscles are paralysed.