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Could assisted dying be coming to Scotland?

Legislation to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill people in Scotland has been published, supported by strong evidence.
The Bill allows for assisted dying after a 14-day reflection period and medical checks, with overwhelming public and political support.
Despite opposition arguing it devalues lives, politicians are expected to approve the Bill, making Scotland the first UK region to allow assisted dying.

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BBC News

Could assisted dying be coming to Scotland?

MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

UK membership of Dignitas soars by 24% as assisted dying in Scotland moves closer

Bill being laid before Scottish parliament could, if approved, allow people in Britain to take their own lives within the law

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Assisted dying: Could new Scottish bill bring legal suicide to the UK?

A recent poll shows that over three-quarters of Scots support the legislation

30 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Scotland could make assisted dying legal - here is why England should too

Legalising assisted dying could be debated in Holyrood as early as next year (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Assisted dying has proved to be a controversial debate for many throughout the years and now Scotland could become the first UK nation to provide terminally-ill people with assistance to end their lives. The bill in Scotland has been drafted by Lib Dem MSP, Liam McArthur, and is expected to be debated in autumn. It was published today and…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Scottish Parliament to consider bill on assisted dying

Legislation to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill people in Scotland has been published at Holyrood with members of the Scottish Parliament behind it insisting there is "compelling evidence" to support the move.

1 month ago·Ireland

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