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Assisted dying Bills aim to ‘fix problem’, says ex-MP whose father took own life

Paul Blomfield said his elderly father died alone after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Evening Standard

MSPs slate financial planning for assisted dying law in Scotland

MSPs have said financial planning behind Scotland’s assisted dying bill is not “sufficiently comprehensive” and contains “potential gaps in…

The National (Scotland)

Police call for ‘clarity’ over assisted deaths for 16-years-olds in Scotland

Assistant Chief Constable Steven Johnson raised concerns while giving evidence to MSPs on Holyrood’s Health Committee.

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King Charles’s childhood school among 1000 Scottish sites to break environment rules

NUCLEAR sites, King Charles’s childhood school and a famous battlefield were among nearly 1000 sites across Scotland which broke environmental…

The National (Scotland)

MSP behind Scottish assisted dying legislation ‘confident’ after Commons vote

THE MSP behind the Scottish Bill to introduce assisted dying has said he is "confident" colleagues will back his bill in Holyrood,…

The National (Scotland)

MSP behind Scottish assisted dying Bill ‘delighted’ at Commons vote

Liam McArthur’s Member’s Bill would bring about a similar change in the law north of the border.

Evening Standard

Why SNP MPs are not voting on Westminster assisted dying bill

THE Commons today considers one of the biggest potential social changes in Britain since the legalisation of abortion.

The National (Scotland)

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Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The issue is also being considered in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The controversial issue is also being considered in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

The Independent UK

John Swinney: Assisted dying bill decision 'more challenging' than before

JOHN Swinney has said he is finding it “more challenging” to come to a position on assisted dying than he did when previous legislation was…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to Scottish fears around 'smart meter divide'

JOHN Swinney has responded to fears around a "smart meter divide" between Scotland and England.

The National (Scotland)

‘No evidence’ assisted dying laws lead to ‘slippery slope’, MSPs told

THERE is “no evidence” that introducing assisted dying laws leads to a “slippery slope”, MSPs have been told ...

The National (Scotland)

Sepa prosecutions of environmental rulebreakers plummet

COMPLAINTS about pollution in Scotland leapt over the past 10 years while successful prosecutions of polluters have fallen from 18 to zero, The…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney still 'wrestling' with final view on assisted dying

JOHN Swinney has said he is still “wrestling” with whether he believes in assisted dying.

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The Independent UK

Warning cost of assisted dying in Scotland could be ‘substantially higher’ than estimates

A vote has reached the Scottish Parliament

The National (Scotland)

Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying: what are the laws in UK and what changes are proposed?

Scotland could become first part of UK to offer terminally ill adults assistance to end their lives if Holyrood approves bill

The Guardian - UK

Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

If law is passed Scotland would become first part of UK to offer terminally ill people assistance to end their lives

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Holyrood officials refuse to say if Alex Cole-Hamilton could face probe over pub row

HOLYROOD officials have refused to say if they will investigate Alex Cole-Hamilton after he reportedly tried to take part in a debate from outside…

The National (Scotland)

Alex Cole-Hamilton jeered after joining Holyrood debate 'from outside bar'

ALEX Cole-Hamilton is facing calls to apologise after he apparently tried to take part in a Holyrood debate from outside the parliament bar ...

The Independent UK

Bake Off’s Prue Leith hopes Scotland will ‘lead the way’ with assisted dying

Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith was in Holyrood to give her support to a bid to change the law to allow assisted dying in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Scottish Tories fail in bid to force investigation into Covid WhatsApp messages

First Minister Humza Yousaf and his deputy Shona Robison deny misleading the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland use of controversial facial recognition triples over five years

POLICE Scotland’s use of a controversial form of facial recognition has tripled over the past five years and is on course to rise even further in…

The Guardian - UK

Majority of Scottish voters support assisted dying bill, poll reports

YouGov finds 77% in favour of proposal to allow terminally-ill people to take their own lives

The National (Scotland)

SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing wins MSP of the Year at political awards

SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing has been named MSP of the Year at a political awards bash.

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