Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Anticipated Implementation
If passed, the regulatory framework is expected to take at least 18 months to become operational.
Public consultation period concludes with record-breaking engagement from the public and medical bodies.
The Health and Sport Committee issues a report highlighting divided opinions on the bill's safeguards.
MSPs vote to reject the bill at the first stage of the legislative process in Holyrood.
Final Vote Call
MSP Liam McArthur urges colleagues to support the bill in its final legislative hurdle at Holyrood.
Final Call to Action
McArthur urges MSPs to 'rise to the challenge' ahead of the final Stage 3 vote.
Final Call to Action
MSP urges colleagues to 'rise to the challenge' ahead of the definitive Stage 3 vote.
Stage 1 Debate
Scottish lawmakers debate the general principles of the bill ahead of a critical initial vote.
Stage 1 Vote
Scottish Parliament debates and votes on the general principles of the bill.
Final Vote
MSPs vote at Stage 1, resulting in the bill being rejected and halted.
Final Stage 1 Vote
MSPs vote down the bill at Holyrood, effectively ending its legislative progress for the current session.
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 completes its evidence-gathering phase.
Committee Evidence
Health and Social Care Committee concludes months of testimony from medical, legal, and religious experts.
Committee Stage
Health and Sport Committee completes evidence gathering from medical and legal experts.
Committee Scrutiny
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee begins hearing evidence from medical and legal experts.
Government Concerns
Scottish Government raises concerns regarding the bill's interaction with UK-wide criminal law.
Evidence Gathering
Health and Social Care Committee begins hearing from medical, legal, and ethical experts.
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 down the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, halting a significant legislative effort to reform end-of-life care. The decision maintains the current legal prohibition on physician-assisted suicide and shifts the focus back to palliative care investment and medical ethics.
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have voted down a controversial bill that sought to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The decision marks a significant turning point in the long-standing debate over end-of-life care and patient autonomy in Scotland.
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 landmark bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance. This legislative move marks a significant shift in the UK's legal landscape regarding end-of-life care and patient autonomy.
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.
A Member of the Scottish Parliament has issued a final call for colleagues to support the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill ahead of a decisive vote. The legislation, if passed, would establish a regulated framework for end-of-life medication, carrying significant implications for healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical supply chain.
The Scottish Parliament is approaching a definitive vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that could redefine end-of-life care in the UK. Lead sponsor Liam McArthur MSP has issued a final call for lawmakers to support the measure, emphasizing the need for compassion and legal clarity for the terminally ill.
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.