US EditionPlans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland pass first stage
- On May 13, 2025, the Scottish Parliament approved, by a vote of 70 to 56, the main principles of a bill enabling medical assistance for adults with terminal illnesses wishing to end their lives, marking an important step toward legalising this practice in Scotland.
- This vote follows previous Scottish Parliament rejections in 2010 and 2015 and reflects a shift in political and public opinion while opponents raise safeguarding concerns.
- Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has introduced a bill that would enable mentally capable adults diagnosed with terminal illnesses to seek professional help to legally end their own lives, subject to strict safeguards.
- The safeguards proposed include evaluations by a pair of medical professionals, a mandatory waiting period of two weeks, residency criteria, and the requirement for individuals to self-administer life-ending medication, as officials prepare for additional review and possible revisions.
- If passed in a final vote later in 2025, Scotland would join other jurisdictions allowing assisted dying and the bill would mark a significant legal and social change with ongoing debates about vulnerable groups.
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Scottish parliament approves assisted dying bill in key vote
The Scottish parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of a bill that would allow people living in Scotland with a terminal illness to take their own lives, bringing the proposal a step closer to becoming a reality in the country.
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