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Stage 1 of assisted dying bill passed in Scotland

Scotland’s Parliament approves assisted dying Bill in key vote

It brings the proposal a step closer to becoming a reality in the country. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Live Mint on MSN · 16h

Scottish assisted dying bill passes first parliament vote

Scottish politicians have voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted dying, the first step of a long process towards legislation.

BBC on MSN · 8h

What next for Scotland's assisted dying bill?

The Scottish Parliament has given its initial backing to legislation to legalise assisted dying. A bill tabled by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur passed its first parliamentary vote by 70 to 56, with one abstention. But there is still a way to go if it is to become law, and that is not a guaranteed outcome.

Anglican Mainstream1d

A “fundamental ethical shift” in Scotland: dozens of church leaders sign letter against assisted dying bill

‘The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill’ is expected to be debated and voted on at ‘stage 1’ on Tuesday ...

Daily Mail3d

Silent Witness star Liz Carr set to attend Scottish Parliament to urge MSPs to vote against assisted dying

An ardent disability rights campaigner and a member of the Not Dead Yet Group opposed to assisted dying, Ms Carr will speak at a rally outside the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday as MSPs prepare ...

London Evening Standard5d

English voters face ‘democratic deficit’ without devolved parliament – MP

because they have Members of the Scottish Parliament in Scotland, which have another role”. Labour MP Adam Jogee, who opened the debate, had earlier said: “We must work to ensure that people ...

4don MSN

Union to ballot teachers over class contact time dispute

A teaching union is to consult members on possible strike action over a dispute regarding class contact time. The Educational ...

Yahoo News UK5d

Scottish Parliament bans trans women from female toilets

Johnstone, the head of the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB), said ... will also become gender-neutral. There are around 600 members of staff in the Parliament and 1% of them are said ...

Scottish National Party6d

One year to go until the Scottish Parliament election

You are such a valued member of the SNP family ... In exactly a year’s time, people will be going to the polls in a crucial Scottish Parliament election. And friends, with your help I intend to ...

Aberdeen City Council6d

Scottish Parliament Boundaries Review

Boundaries Scotland has completed its Second Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries and sent its final recommendations to Scottish Ministers. The report was submitted to the Minister for ...

The Shetland Times2d

Labour MSP announces decision to stand down

List MSP Rhoda Grant has announced her intention to stand down from her seat at next year’s Holyrood election. The Labour ...

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