# Holyrood

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: Final Stage 1 Vote — MSPs vote down the bill at Holyrood, effectively ending its legislative progress for the current session.
- **2025-09-10**: Government Concerns — Scottish Government raises concerns regarding the bill's interaction with UK-wide criminal law.
- **2024-11-15**: Evidence Gathering — Health and Social Care Committee begins hearing from medical, legal, and ethical experts.
- **2024-03-28**: Bill Introduction — Liam McArthur MSP introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Holyrood Rejects Assisted Dying Bill in Landmark Parliamentary Vote
2026-03-17 23:52:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 10

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have voted down a controversial bill that sought to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The decision marks a significant turning point in the long-standing debate over end-of-life care and patient autonomy in Scotland.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/holyrood-rejects-assisted-dying-bill-scotland

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