John Swinney to reveal stance on Holyrood Assisted Dying Bill this week

First Minister John Swinney will make clear his views on a bid to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill Scots later this week. (Michael Boyd/PA) -

John Swinney will reveal this week if he will back a bid to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

The Scottish First Minister revealed he has now reached a conclusion on how he will vote when the legislation, brought forward by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, comes before Holyrood on May 13.