Scottish Bishops Urge Politicians to Reject ‘Dreadful’ Assisted Suicide Bill

Scottish Bishops Urge Politicians to Reject ‘Dreadful’ Assisted Suicide Bill

John McElroy/Dublin Archdiocese Bishops in Ireland gather on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral. | With a final vote on the controversial proposal due to take place on March 17, Scottish bishops have made an urgent plea to Scottish politicians to reject the legislation.

Assisted Dying Bill – “the road to a certain place is always paved with good intentions.” – Mike Macleod

The Scottish Labour & Scottish Co-operative Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Orkney, Mike Macleod, has formally stated that he would vote against the Assisted Dying Bill if elected. In expressing his purely personal view, Mike Macleod said – “Liam McArthur seems to be a genuinely nice guy and by all accounts is a good constituency […]

Stop assisted suicide in Scotland

While the Westminster Parliament debate on assisted suicide is on hold, the Scottish Parliament will be holding its final, Stage 3 vote on its Assisted Suicide bill on Tuesday 17 March. Having been proposed by Liam McArthur MSP, this bill has had over 400 amendments submitted. There isn’t a second chamber to seek approval, so this vote is binding and once it’s passed, it’s passed. Nearly 200 medical professionals have already written to MSPs war…

RCGP Scotland assisted dying update

RCGP Scotland restates opposition to any bill on Assisted Dying without proper safeguards