# Liam McArthur

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: Final Call to Action — McArthur urges MSPs to 'rise to the challenge' ahead of the final Stage 3 vote.
- **2026-03-17**: Stage 1 Vote — Scottish Parliament debates and votes on the general principles of the bill.
- **2026-03-17**: Final Stage 1 Vote — MSPs vote down the bill at Holyrood, effectively ending its legislative progress for the current session.
- **2025-11-15**: Committee Evidence — Health and Social Care Committee concludes months of testimony from medical, legal, and religious experts.
- **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 formally introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
- **2024-03-28**: Bill Introduction — Liam McArthur MSP introduces the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
- **2024-03-27**: Introduction to Parliament — The bill is officially introduced to the Scottish Parliament for Stage 1 scrutiny.
- **2022-05-10**: Consultation Report — A summary of public responses shows overwhelming support for the proposed legislation.
- **2021-09-22**: Bill Proposal — Liam McArthur MSP formally lodges the proposal for the Assisted Dying Bill.

## Recent coverage (3 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

### Scotland Faces Historic Vote on Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults
2026-03-17 15:38:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Scottish Parliament is set to vote on a landmark bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance. This legislative move marks a significant shift in the UK's legal landscape regarding end-of-life care and patient autonomy.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/scotland-assisted-dying-vote-regulation

### Scotland Faces Historic Decision as Final Assisted Dying Bill Vote Approaches
2026-03-17 13:51:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 11

The Scottish Parliament is approaching a definitive vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that could redefine end-of-life care in the UK. Lead sponsor Liam McArthur MSP has issued a final call for lawmakers to support the measure, emphasizing the need for compassion and legal clarity for the terminally ill.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/scotland-assisted-dying-vote-analysis

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