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flag Scottish MSP Liam McArthur's assisted dying bill faces criticism over safeguards and eligibility, despite public support and dropped conscience clause.

flag Scottish MSP Liam McArthur defends his assisted dying bill amid criticism from the Catholic Bishops' Conference and medical experts. flag While bishops warn of a "slippery slope" and call for stronger safeguards, McArthur cites public support and international precedents to urge passage. flag A key ethical provision allowing healthcare workers to opt out on conscience grounds has been dropped due to legal concerns over Holyrood’s legislative competence under the Scotland Act. flag Meanwhile, physician Prof David Galloway criticizes the bill’s broad eligibility criteria and safeguards, calling them inadequate and misleading, and argues resources should instead focus on palliative care. flag The bill remains under parliamentary review.

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