Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
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 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.
Stage 1 Report
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee publishes its lead committee report on the bill's principles.
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.
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.
Bill Introduced
Liam McArthur MSP formally introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
Introduction to Parliament
The bill is officially introduced to the Scottish Parliament for Stage 1 scrutiny.
Bill Introduced
The formal Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is introduced to Parliament.
Consultation Report
A summary of public responses shows overwhelming support for the proposed legislation.
Bill Proposal
Liam McArthur MSP formally lodges the proposal for the Assisted Dying Bill.
Consultation Launched
Liam McArthur MSP launches the public consultation for the assisted dying 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 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.
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.