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Politics
Paul Hutcheon

Nicola Sturgeon 'more open' to legalising assisted dying in Scotland following pleas from terminally ill

Nicola Sturgeon has declared she is “more open” to Holyrood legalising assisted dying after being moved by the plight of terminally ill Scots.

The First Minister opposed a right-to-die law seven years ago - but told the Record she has no “concluded view” on the latest proposals.

Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur is consulting on a Bill which would introduce the right to an assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.

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