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