3 w. ago Former politician who lost three of his children to terminal illness issues warning over assisted suicide

A former politician who lost three sons to terminal illness has claimed Scotland's assisted dying legislation could become 'a recipe for encouraging suicide'.

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3 w. ago Readers' Letters: Assisted dying would be a good thing but palliative care must improve

The first stage passing of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at Holyrood had letters pouring in

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3 w. ago GPs warn Scotland's assisted dying plans 'not fit for purpose' in call for opting in

GPs have called for an opt in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in assisted dying procedures.

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3 w. ago Assisted dying Scotland: Here is how every politician voted on Bill at the Scottish Parliament

Check how each MSP voted in the assisted dying bill at stage one.

Politics

3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Scott McTominay tells Napoli fans what is vital now as ally shares 'honest' Antonio Conte secret

The Scotland international provided two assists but it was a frustrating 2-2 home draw with Genoa in the latest Serie A title twist

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. ago SNP deputy Kate Forbes reveals how she will vote on Scotland assisted dying laws

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has become the latest Scottish politician to confirm how she will vote on assisted dying.

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