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Where the law on assisted dying stands in Scotland, and how to have your say.
Assisted dying is not legal in Scotland. We believe it should be one of the choices open to people at the end of life, with strong safeguards. Three bills have come before the Scottish Parliament since 2010.
Assisted dying is not legal in Scotland.
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2010
End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill
Margo MacDonald MSP.
Fell at Stage 1 -
2015
Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill
Patrick Harvie MSP.
Fell at Stage 1 -
2025
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Liam McArthur MSP.
Passed Stage 1 -
2026
Final vote
MSPs voted against the Bill.
Not passed -
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A future Parliament can return to the question.
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