US EditionPlans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland pass first stage
- On 13 May 2025, the Scottish Parliament voted to approve the initial stage of legislation that would permit terminally ill individuals in Scotland to receive medical assistance to end their lives.
- This followed previous rejections in 2010 and 2015 and came after intense debate and a shift in political sentiment on assisted dying.
- The bill requires two doctors to confirm mental competence, mandates a 14-day cooling-off period, and allows self-administration of life-ending substances.
- The vote was 70 in favor, 56 against, with one abstention, and Liam McArthur called it a 'landmark moment for Scotland' amid emotionally charged speeches.
- If passed fully, the law would permit a compassionate choice for a small group, reflecting public support while critics warn of risks to vulnerable people.
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Scotland votes to advance historic assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults
The Scottish parliament on Tuesday voted to advance a historic assisted dying bill, following a stage one debate. The bill, introduced by MSP Liam McArthur, is a historic step towards providing physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The proposed bill was approved at stage one with 70 votes to 56. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, initially introduced in 2024 by the Scottish Liberal Democrats, aims to allo…
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