Overview

• Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur introduces a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland, citing 'compelling evidence' for the change.
• The proposed legislation includes robust safeguards and requires two doctors to certify a patient's mental competence and voluntary decision.
• Polling shows strong public support for assisted dying in Scotland, with an average of 78% backing the bill.
• Opponents express concerns over potential societal pressure on vulnerable individuals and the devaluation of lives.
• The bill, if passed, would make Scotland the first UK nation to legalize assisted dying, with similar bills being considered in Jersey and the Isle of Man.