Scottish Parliament Holds Final Vote On Assisted Dying Bill

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 17: Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur reacts as Scottish Parliament voted to against the Assisted Dying Bill on March 17, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Scottish Parliament holds its final Stage 3 vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, targeting mentally competent adults aged 18 and over with a prognosis of six months or less. The legislation is on a "knife edge" after passing its first stage in 2025, with several MSPs withdrawing support over concerns about safeguards and medical professional neutrality. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)