Latest data shows 209 cases recorded as assisted dying referred to CPS by police between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 31 this year
Thirteen cases of suspected assisted dying are being considered by prosecutors in England and Wales, according to the latest data.
Encouraging or assisting the suicide or attempted suicide of another person is against the law in England and Wales, under the Suicide Act 1961.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said its latest data showed 209 cases that have been recorded as assisted dying have been referred to it by the police between 1 April 2009 and 31 March this year.
This was up from 199 cases that had been referred by the end of March last year.
