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14 May 2010

End Of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill

On 10 February 2010, the Scottish Parliament established the End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill Committee, to consider the general principles of Margo MacDonald's Bill and report on them to the Scottish Parliament.

On Wednesday 3 March 2010, the Committee launched a public call for evidence, inviting individuals and organisations to make written submissions with their views on the Bill. The consultation closed on Wednesday, 12 May 2010. CNK has made its submission to the consultation and along with a briefing Paper on the Bill itself.

Scottish Parliament has agreed a deadline of Wednesday 24 November 2010 for the end of Stage 1 consideration of the Bill.

Articles:
Scots doctors write protest letter to Times on assisted dying Bill - The Times (23 April 2010)