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Scottish MSPs Clash Over Controversial Assisted Dying Bill

3/11/2026

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Scottish MSPs debate the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, permitting terminally ill, mentally competent adults to seek dying assistance.
An amendment would limit eligibility to those expected to die within six months.
Labour's Daniel Johnson and SNP's Pam Duncan-Glancy warn about coercion and prognosis, while Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Conservative leader Russell Findlay oppose the bill.

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Scottish MSPs debate the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, permitting terminally ill, mentally competent adults to seek dying assistance.
An amendment would limit eligibility to those expected to die within six months.
Labour's Daniel Johnson and SNP's Pam Duncan-Glancy warn about coercion and prognosis, while Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Conservative leader Russell Findlay oppose the bill.