Assisted Dying
Scots are stuck in legal limbo regarding assisted dying
Author / Creator: Andrew Tickell
Media type: Opinion
Date published: 2026
Largely missing from this debate was any reflection on the problematic nature of the legal status quo relating to assisted dying..
Misconceptions still persist about assisted dying
Author / Creator: Mhairi Black
Media type: Opinion
Date published: 2026
The Scottish Parliament’s rejection of the assisted dying bill was a missed opportunity for Scotland to lead the way on this issue.
Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying
Author / Creator: Severin Carrell
Media type: Article
Date published: 2026
The Scottish parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying after critics and religious groups led a concerted campaign to block the measures.
Assisted dying in Scotland
Author / Creator: Bylines Scotland
Media type: Opinion
Date published: 2024
A social work practitioner’s view of obligations and ramifications of assisted dying