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Swinney will not support assisted dying Bill at Holyrood

The Scottish First Minister revealed his decision before a key vote on the legislation next week.

Evening Standard

First Minister John Swinney speaks out against legalising assisted dying in Scotland

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he opposes plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Critics of assisted dying are 'scaremongering', Humanist Society says

Critics of assisted dying have been accused of “scaremongering” by Humanist campaigners

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Church of Scotland to take neutral stance on Scottish assisted dying bill

Campaigners welcome church move making it first major denomination in UK to adopt neutral position

The Guardian - UK

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

The Scottish First Minister said he would make his position clear ahead of a key vote on the proposed legislation on May 13.

Evening Standard

Assisted Dying Bill needs ‘further consideration’ before becoming law, MSPs told

PARTS of a bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland would need “further consideration” if the proposals pass a key vote at Holyrood, MSPs on…

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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)

Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

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

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The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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.

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‘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 ...

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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.

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

The National (Scotland)

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…

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