McArthur comments on assisted dying evidence session

Responding to today's evidence session in which the Scottish Parliament's health committee took evidence from various health and disability organisations on his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, Liam McArthur MSP said:

"Public polling is clear that Scots both with and without a disability are overwhelmingly in favour of a change in the law to allow terminally ill people the choice of an assisted death.

“I am confident that my proposals represent a robust and well safeguarded bill, allowing Scots access to the choice of an assisted death if they have an advanced, progressive terminal illness and the mental capacity to make the decision.

“Likewise protections in the bill ensure that no doctor or medical professional will be compelled to take part. In a bill that underscores choice, that is entirely appropriate."