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Assisted dying proposal passes first stage in Scotland

Bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults will now go forward to parliamentary committeeThe Scottish parliament has voted to consider a bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people for the first time, after a prolonged debate by MSPs.The assisted dying for terminally ill adults (Scotland) bill passed its first hurdle by 70 votes to 56 late on Tuesday evening, days before MPs in Westminster are due to vote on similar legislation for England and Wales. Continue reading...

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