45 m. ago Assisted dying: The questions still unanswered over controversial bill ahead of MPs’ final vote

Kim Leadbeater, who proposed the assisted dying bill, has said there is ‘still a lot of work to do’ to perfect the proposed law

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2 h. ago What is the Assisted Dying Bill? Controversial new law backed by Scottish MPs

Scottish parliament held its third vote over the assisted dying bill

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3 h. ago Assisted dying bill: What changes are being made to the controversial legislation and will it pass?

A new amendment could overhaul the safeguarding process for assisted dying

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10 h. ago Leadbeater praises MSPs’ assisted dying vote amid warning Bill is ‘inadequate’

Kim Leadbeater said she is ‘pleased’ that MSPs backed the general principles of assisted dying as psychiatrists raised ‘serious concerns’ over Bill.

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10 h. ago At least five more MPs have decided to vote against UK assisted dying bill

With two others moving to vote in favour, and a previous majority of 55, the bill seems likely to pass next stageAt least five MPs who previously abstained on the assisted dying bill have decided to vote against it at its next stage in the commons, the Guardian understands.The shift by a number of previously absent or undecided MPs towards voting against it has led to some concern among proponents of Kim Leadbeater’s bill, which would allow an assisted death for those with a terminal illness with less than six months to live. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Leadbeater lauds MSPs’ assisted dying vote amid warning Bill is ‘inadequate’

Kim Leadbeater said she is ‘pleased’ that MSPs backed the general principles of assisted dying as psychiatrists raised ‘serious concerns’ over Bill.

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20 h. ago We will keep fighting, pledges MSP after assisted dying vote

The assisted dying proposals cleared the first hurdle at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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21 h. ago McArthur hails ‘landmark moment’ after Holyrood vote on assisted dying

Holyrood voted by 70 votes to 56 in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

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21 h. ago Assisted dying Scotland: Historic moment as legislation passes first stage at third attempt

Scotland’s assisted dying legislation has passed its first legislative hurdle after MSPs voted in favour of the general principles of the law.

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21 h. ago Assisted Dying in Scotland passes first stage as MSPs vote in favour of historic law change

Campaigners hailed a "watershed" moment in the history of Scottish devolution and praised MSPs for "listening to dying people and reflecting their views".

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30 h. ago SNP and Labour leaders line up against Scottish assisted dying law ahead of Holyrood vote TONIGHT

First Minister John Swinney, his deputy Kate Forbes, and Nicola Sturgeon have all pledged to oppose legislation in a crunch vote at Holyrood this evening.

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30 h. ago McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.

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34 h. ago Protests planned as Scottish parliament holds free vote on assisted dying bill

Opponents of proposals say it is ethically wrong to allow state to help someone take their own lifeOpponents of proposals to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have warned it is ethically wrong to allow the state to help someone take their own life.Campaigners against assisted dying, including the Silent Witness actor Liz Carr, are staging demonstrations outside the Scottish parliament on Tuesday, hours before MSPs hold a free vote on new legalisation proposals. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Final plea to push assisted dying plans over the line to provide 'choice, control and dignity'

MSPs undecided ahead of a vote on Scotland’s assisted dying laws have been urged to listen to the people at the heart of the proposed legislation - amid a warning that “not taking action has serious consequences too”.

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36 h. ago What is Assisted Dying and how would a new law work in Scotland?

MSPs will vote on whether the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill should clear its first parliamentary hurdle.

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40 h. ago Bill on Assisted Dying faces key vote at Scottish Parliament

Liam McArthur’s Bill would, if passed, allow terminally ill adults to seek help to end their life.

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46 h. ago The cases both for and against Scotland's Assisted Dying Bill

As MSPs prepare to vote on the Assisted Dying Bill, dementia expert Professor June Andrews and Liam McArthur MSP offer arguments from both sides of the debate

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49 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon reveals her vote on assisted dying in 'hardest decision' of political career

Nicola Sturgeon has become the latest high-profile MSP to confirm how they will vote on Scotland’s Assisted Dying Bill.

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51 h. ago Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying but campaigners 'confident' of securing victory in landmark vote

The Deputy First Minister warned of a slippery slope if the controversial legislation passes its first stage.

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52 h. ago Health Secretary Gray to abstain on initial assisted dying vote

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face its first vote on Tuesday.

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