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Campaigners protest outside Parliament in Westminster, London, ahead of a debate in the House of Commons on assisted dying, April 29, 2024
PROPOSALS for an assisted dying law in Scotland would “give rise to profound injustices.”
The Better Way campaign group issued the warning in its submission to Holyrood’s health committee, as it begins its scrutiny of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, tabled by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur.
Mr McArthur argues it will “give terminally ill, mentally competent adults the option to control the manner and timing of their death” and offer “greater choice and compassion” in end-of-life care.
Evidence to peers from medical leaders, patient safety officials and the children’s commissioner has intensified fears that the Bill’s safeguards are inadequate, writes ADAM JAMES POLLOCK
Campaigners vow to keep up fight against Assisted Dying Bill as it clears House of Commons