Three-quarters of Scots back assisted dying laws, poll finds as Bill published
by Rebecca McCurdy
Mar 28, 2024
3 minutes
More than three-quarters of Scots are in favour of assisted dying legislation, a poll has found.
A survey by campaign group Dignity in Dying found at least a two-thirds majority in every constituency and region in Scotland, with a 78% average overall support.
It comes as the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, proposed by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, is published in the Scottish Parliament.
The proposals would enable mentally competent adults with a terminal illness to be legally provided with
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