'Scotland has led the way, Westminster must follow'

Ciarán Kelly  |  Comment
Date posted:  18 Mar 2026
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'Scotland has led the way, Westminster must follow'

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“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126v3)

After three years of speculation, debate and scrutiny, late last night the Scottish Parliament voted to reject the legalisation of assisted suicide by 69-57 votes. Along with The Christian Institute’s nearly 60,000 supporters, I rejoice that our gracious and merciful God has truly done a “great thing”.

Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill sought to allow those deemed to be terminally ill with less than six months to live to get help from a medic to kill themselves. It is now the third time in 16 years the Scottish Parliament has refused to endorse state-sponsored suicide.

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