← March 18, 2026 briefingPolitics
Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying Bill in Close Vote
The Scottish Parliament has voted 69 to 57 to reject a bill that would have made Scotland the first part of the UK to legalise assisted dying, a larger margin than polls and last-minute amendments had suggested. The bill fell after a concerted campaign by religious groups and medical opponents, despite supporters arguing the amendments had addressed the key concerns. A similar bill remains in progress in the Westminster Parliament for England and Wales.
