Scottish Parliament votes to advance a bill allowing medically assisted dying for the terminally ill.

MSP Liam McArthur's Assisted Dying Bill passed its first vote in the Scottish Parliament by 70 to 56, allowing it to move to the committee stage. The bill would permit terminally ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives. Proponents argue it provides choice and reduces suffering, while opponents, including actress Liz Carr, fear it could pressure vulnerable individuals to end their lives prematurely. The bill must pass two more stages before becoming law.