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How could the assisted dying law work in Scotland?

A bill to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives has passed an initial vote at Holyrood.

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Assisted dying in Scotland is not a done deal

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Assisted dying bill: What is the controversial legislation and what might it mean for patients?

What next for Scotland's assisted dying bill?

It was also clear that many felt the pressure of making a decision which is literally about life and death.

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Assisted dying bill: religious MPs were more likely to oppose law change in first round of voting

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Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote

Is the tide really turning against assisted dying?

A BBC survey of GPs also found a majority were opposed, although it was not a representative sample. BBC News sent more than 5,000 GPs a questionnaire; “more than 1,000 GPs replied, with about 500 telling us they were against an assisted dying law and about 400 saying they were in favour”.

Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot support assisted dying bill

MSPs backed the general principles of assisted dying as psychiatrists raised "serious concerns" over Bill. | ITV National News

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Why is assisted dying so controversial - and where is it already legal?

Assisted dying is moving closer to becoming legal in parts of the UK - with bills moving through parliament in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Assisted dying: how do health workers feel?

The Royal College of GPs says its members have "real concerns" about the practical and legal implications of allowing assisted dying in England and Wales, although remain “neutral” on the issue in principle. MPs will continue debating the bill in the Commons on Friday - a separate bill for Scotland has passed its initial vote.