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140 police stations closed across Scotland in past decade, research finds

People living in remote and rural areas are less likely to contact police officers due to the “detrimental impact” of station closures, a study has found. The research, carried out by 1919 Magazine, shows that 140 stations and offices have shut ...

05 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

John Barnes to discuss racism during Holyrood event

English football legend John Barnes will discuss his experience with racism at an event at the Scottish Parliament. The former England and Liverpool winger has been outspoken in his push to tackle systemic racism, often opening up about his ...

11 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Assisted dying proposals expected to be delayed after ‘unprecedented response’

Proposals to bring forward legislation to legalise assisted dying in Scotland are expected to be delayed, the MSP behind the Bill has said. Scottish Lib Dem Liam McArthur said there was an “unprecedented level of response” to his ...

23 May 2022 at 16:48

Scotland

Special constables numbers down by two thirds since Police Scotland merger

Special constable numbers are down to less than a third that existed before Police Scotland was centralised, the Liberal Democrats have warned. Freedom of information requests show that there were 453 special constables in ...

03 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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‘Unprecedented’ response to assisted dying consultation, MSP claims

A consultation into legislation to legalise assisted dying has received an “unprecedented response”, the MSP behind the Bill has said. Lib Dem Liam McArthur announced earlier this year he would look to pass the ...

23 Dec 2021 at 01:33

Scotland

Liam McArthur wins right to introduce legislation on assisted dying

The MSP looking to change the law to allow assisted dying in Scotland has won the right to introduce his Members’ Bill in the Scottish Parliament. Liam McArthur, from the Scottish Liberal Democrats, lodged a ...

10 Oct 2022 at 13:13

Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to be quizzed by MSPs over cost-of-living crisis

Nicola Sturgeon will be quizzed by a group of MSPs who are Holyrood committee conveners to discuss efforts to tackle the rising costs of living. In a session lasting an hour and a half, the First Minister ...

27 Sept 2022 at 01:01

MSP says consultation finds 76% ‘fully supportive’ of Bill for assisted dying

The MSP who wants to change the law to allow assisted dying in Scotland said an “overwhelming” response to a consultation on his plans shows a majority support such a measure. A total of 14,038 responses ...

08 Sept 2022 at 10:27

Assisted dying ban ‘failing families’ as British membership of Dignitas soars

The number of British people who are members of Dignitas has soared by more than 80% in the past decade. As of the end of December, there were 1,528 members from Great Britain, according to figures from ...

02 Mar 2023 at 11:42

Scotland

Church of Scotland votes to review opposition to assisted dying

The Church of Scotland has voted to review its long-held opposition to assisted dying at its General Assembly. Commissioners at the Kirk’s annual meeting voted in favour of “exploring more deeply the ...

24 May 2023 at 19:32

Scotland

Ethics experts back assisted dying proposals

Ethical experts from leading Scottish universities have backed assisted dying proposals for those with a terminal illness. Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur’s Member’s Bill would allow competent ...

22 May 2023 at 00:05

Scotland

Assisted dying opponents push palliative care Bill as ‘Better Way’

Opponents of allowing assisted dying in Scotland say proposals for a right to palliative care present a better alternative. The Better Way campaign is against a proposed change in Scottish law ...

07 Mar 2024 at 14:46

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