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MSPs will hold a final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in March, following confirmation that amendments will be debated from 10 March, with a decisive vote expected on 17 March. The legislation, led by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, would allow assisted dying for eligible terminally ill adults under specified safeguards. McArthur urged Parliament to support what he described as a compassionate reform reflecting public opinion, while acknowledging the decision would be difficult for some members. The vote will be a free vote across parties, with First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes among those opposed. Developments elsewhere in the British Isles, including Jersey and the Isle of Man, were cited by supporters as momentum for change. Any law would require additional UK legislation protecting medical professionals who choose whether to participate before coming into force.
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