Proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
This is a proposal for a Member’s Bill
Draft proposal
Date lodged: 22 September 2021
This is a proposal for a Member's Bill to enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with assistance to end their life.
Consultation closed on 22 December 2021
Accompanied by Consultation Document
Final proposal
Date lodged: 08 September 2022
A proposal for a Member's Bill to enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with assistance to end their life and to provide for the collection and reporting of relevant data.
Consultation summary (including a link to the published responses): Consultation Summary
Gaelic, British Sign Language (BSL) and Easy Read versions of the summary have been produced by Liam McArthur and can be accessed by visiting assisteddying.scot
MSPs who supported the proposal
Total supporters 36
Scottish National Party 19 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 7 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Green Party 3 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Labour 6 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Liberal Democrats 1 + Show details + Hide details
Alba Party 0
Independent 0