Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying
MSPs reject bill after concerted campaign to block it and despite amendments intended to placate criticsThe Scottish parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying after critics and religious groups led a concerted campaign to block the measures.MSPs voted 69 to 57 to reject the proposals...
<p>MSPs reject bill after concerted campaign to block it and despite amendments intended to placate critics</p><p>The Scottish parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying after critics and religious groups led a concerted campaign to block the measures.</p><p>MSPs voted 69 to 57 to reject the proposals in a late night vote on Tuesday, despite a series of last-minute amendments designed to placate critics of the private member’s bill.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/17/scottish-parliament-votes-against-legalising-assisted-dying">Continue reading...</a>
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