20 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.

Events

20 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".

Politics

35 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.

Events

56 h. ago First picture of 'lovely teaching assistant' who died at Glasgow home as OAP charged

A 78-year-old man has now been charged in connection with her death.

Society

65 h. ago Tributes paid to 'lovely teaching assistant' who died at Glasgow home as OAP detained

Margaret McGowan has been named locally as the 71-year-old who died after police were called to a disturbance at a property in Nitshill.

Society

9 d. ago Gangs stealing motorbikes to fund Scotland's terrifying drugs war as angry bikers take law into own hands

A new motorbike group, Stolen Motorbikes Edinburgh, claim organised criminals are lifting bikes to order amid the street wars erupting across Scotland.

Events

2 w. ago Scotland's top law officer announces new safeguards to protect rape victims after Sunday Mail campaign

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC will make the announcement today.

Events

2 w. ago This Is Assisted Dying by Stefanie Green: I help people DIE so that they can get the most out of LIFE

Stefanie Green assists patients who choose to end their lives. The Canadian doctor tells how she has come to cherish her time with people in their final moments

Events

3 w. ago LeapFrog founder dies by assisted suicide as he's hailed for toy creations that helped millions learn to read

Mike Wood, the founder of LeapFrog Enterprises, died by physician assisted suicide surrounded by his family on April 10.

Events

3 w. ago Harper Macleod strengthens family law expertise with two new partners

Law firm Harper Macleod has announced the appointment of two new partners to its family law team. This reinforces the firm’s position as one of the largest family law teams in Scotland.

Society