America is facing criticism for taking charge of distributing copies of Saddam Hussein's weapons declaration, which was sent to the United Nations last week.

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He is seeking a court declaration that any doctor who killed him would have a defence against such a charge.

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Mr Lamb is seeking a court declaration that any doctor who helped him to die would have a defence against a charge of murder.

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