Scottish Euthanasia

Jeremy Purvis MSP currently has a bill before the Scottish Parliament that seeks to legalise euthanasia in Scotland. The pages here contain information about this Bill in particular and euthanasia in general.

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Getting Involved: Consultation now closed

The consultation period on Jeremy Purvis MSP's euthanasia bill has now passed. His draft proposal seeks to allow capable adults with a terminal illness to access the means to die with dignity.

This draft proposal has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament, which is the precursor to introducing legislation. Mr Purvis also wants to encourage a wider debate in Scotland on euthanasia.

The consultation paper can be downloaded:

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Word (with large print version)

Further information about the bill's process is available on the Scottish Parliament website.

We will post any new information as we become aware of it.

From our Publications CMF File 22 (2003) - Euthanasia CMF File 9 (2000) - Physician-assisted suicide	Ethics Articles Four reasons derived from respect for autonomy why euthanasia should not be legalised:
Government Submissions Submission from CMF Scotland to the Scottish Parliament on Jeremy Purvis' 'Dying with Dignity' Consultation Paper

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Scottish Euthanasia

From our Publications

Ethics Articles

Government Submissions