7 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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14 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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18 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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18 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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22 h. ago McArthur urges MSPs to take ‘brave step’ and back his Assisted Dying Bill

The Liberal Democrat MSP spoke out at the start of a Holyrood debate on his Bill to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill adults.

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32 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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33 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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43 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 Assisted dying: When will MSPs vote on Scotland's Assisted Dying Bill? How will they vote? What happens?

MSPs will vote on Scotland’s assisted dying legislation this week.

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3 d. ago If assisted dying bill needs more work, why are MSPs voting on it now?

First minister is right to oppose supposedly ‘kind’ law and – for once – I agree with himnote-0

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1 week ago John Swinney to set out position on Assisted Dying law before MSPs vote on emotive subject

The First Minister said the concept of Assisted Dying was a "very personal matter" ahead of a landmark Holyrood debate on the issue.

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2 w. ago MSPs to have free vote on Assisted Dying as Holyrood committee says it's a 'matter of conscience'

Liam McArthur has brought forward a member’s Bill at Holyrood which would allow adults living in Scotland who are suffering from a terminal illness to seek help to end their life.

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2 w. ago Girl blinded after biting Persil washing pod as mum blames 'inadequate' warnings

Luca de Groot, 4, was left screaming in agony after a Persil 3 in 1 washing capsule sprayed into her eyes after she bit into it - then accidentally wiped her eyes

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