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Assisted dying in Scotland: where the law stands, 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.

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Assisted dying in Scotland: where the law stands, 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.

  1. 2010

    End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill

    Margo MacDonald MSP.

    Fell at Stage 1
  2. 2015

    Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill

    Patrick Harvie MSP.

    Fell at Stage 1
  3. 2025

    Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

    Liam McArthur MSP. The first to pass Stage 1.

    Passed Stage 1
  4. 2026

    Final vote

    MSPs voted against the Bill.

    Not passed
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We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. If you need someone to talk to now, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night, and Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.

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