Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Anticipated Implementation
If passed, the regulatory framework is expected to take at least 18 months to become operational.
Final Vote
MSPs vote at Stage 1, resulting in the bill being rejected and halted.
Stage 1 Debate
Scottish lawmakers debate the general principles of the bill ahead of a critical initial vote.
Final Vote Call
MSP Liam McArthur urges colleagues to support the bill in its final legislative hurdle at Holyrood.
Committee Scrutiny
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee completes its evidence-gathering phase.
Stage 1 Report
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee publishes its lead committee report on the bill's principles.
Committee Scrutiny
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee begins hearing evidence from medical and legal experts.
Bill Introduced
Liam McArthur MSP formally introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
Bill Introduction
Liam McArthur MSP formally introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
Bill Introduction
Liam McArthur MSP formally introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have voted against the Assisted Dying Bill, halting a high-profile attempt to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Scotland. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the nation's legislative history, reflecting deep divisions over medical ethics and regulatory safeguards.
The Scottish Parliament is set to vote on a historic bill that would allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults to end their lives under a strict regulatory framework. If passed, the legislation would mark a significant legal divergence from the rest of the United Kingdom and introduce complex compliance requirements for healthcare providers.
The Scottish Parliament is set for a definitive vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, a landmark piece of legislation sponsored by Liam McArthur MSP. If passed, the bill would establish a rigorous regulatory framework for end-of-life care, marking a significant departure from current UK-wide legal precedents.
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