Scotland’s Assisted Dying Bill Faces Final Vote Amid MSPs’ Shifting Support

MSPs to vote on assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults in Scotland

MSPs have debated hundreds of amendments during multiple marathon sessions as the proposed legislation - separate to that which is being debated in Westminster - has made its way through the Scottish parliament.

Last ditch pleas made to MSPs before Holyrood votes on Assisted Dying Bill

Supporters and opponents of Liam McArthur’s Bill have spoken out ahead of the final vote on Tuesday.

Concern over safety of the Scottish Assisted Dying Bill for disabled people

The final Holyrood vote on Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying Bill takes place on Tuesday 17 March. Ahead of the vote, research shows significant concern in Scotland about its potential impact on disabled people. Campaign group Not Dead Yet UK commissioned the poll. It also indicates that concern is stronger still among disabled people. Public concern over assisted dying The polling shows nearly 7 in 10 (69%) of Scots agree that the Scottish Parliam…

Catholic Bishops Oppose Bill to Legalize Assisted Suicide in Scotland

The Catholic bishops of Scotland strongly condemned the Scottish Parliament’s rejection of conscience protections in a controversial bill that would legalize assisted suicide. The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland expressed deep disappointment over the decision to reject amendments providing institutional conscientious objection to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. These amendments would have allowed faith-based organiz…

'Defining moment': Health Secretary speaks out ahead of assisted dying vote

The vote on whether to legalise assisted dying will be a 'defining moment' for decades to come, Scotland's Health Secretary has said

Three MSPs now hold the fate of Scotland’s assisted dying bill

Scotland’s assisted dying bill faces a dramatic final vote at Holyrood on Tuesday, with the outcome potentially decided by just three MSPs after…