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Assisted dying Bill reaches final stage at Holyrood

MSPs consider 328 amendments to a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, with 81% public support, ahead of a final vote scheduled for March 17.

  • MSPs are preparing to vote on amendments to a Bill that would legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people in Scotland, with safeguards such as requiring confirmation by two medical professionals.
  • The proposed legislation has faced scrutiny for five years and has raised concerns over potential pressure on vulnerable people, but proponents argue it includes safeguards against coercion.
  • While some form of assisted dying is legal in countries like Australia and Canada, opinion among Scottish politicians remains divided on whether to support the Bill.
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Assisted dying Bill reaches final stage at Holyrood

MSPs will this week debate more than 300 amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, ahead of a final vote next week.

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Assisted dying Bill MSP urges others not to ‘hunt for excuses’

MSPs will sit late into the night for three days this week to consider more than 300 amendments to the legislation.

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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