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Final Proposal to Legalise Euthanasia Is Lodged at Scottish Parliament

Final Proposal to Legalise Euthanasia Is Lodged at Scottish Parliament
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Opponents of Scotland’s proposed law to allow adults who are terminally ill to end their life are arguing that it could open the door to euthanizing people for other criteria, such as mental health conditions.

On Thursday, Liam McArthur, a Liberal Democrat member of the Scottish Parliament, lodged the final proposal for Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland).

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