Amendments to Assisted Dying Bill
Amendments to Assisted Dying Bill
SPPC is seeking changes to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill by encouraging and supporting MSPs to submit relevant amendments and/or by supporting relevant amendments developed by other organisations.
The changes we hope to see reflect the points SPPC has previously raised with the Parliament in written and oral evidence.
SPPC’s suggested amendments focus on:
1. Strengthening safeguards for vulnerable people (as well as specific groups this means potentially anyone towards the end of life).
2. Protecting and promoting the practice and provision of palliative care.
In formulating possible changes SPPC’s primary concern has been the safety of individuals. The resource implications of particular amendments has not shaped SPPC’s approach to the Bill.
You can read more detail of SPPC’s suggested amendments in the documents below:
- An explanation of SPPC’s approach and the intent of its suggested amendments
- The actual amendments lodged by Bob Doris which will be considered by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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