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Assisted dying: Harold Shipman damaged end-of-life care – David Davis
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Assisted dying: Harold Shipman damaged end-of-life care – David Davis

Assisted suicide – intentionally helping another person to end their life – is banned in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. While there is no specific offence of assisted suicide in Scotland, euthanasia is illegal and can be prosecuted as murder or culpable homicide. Source link

Humza Yousaf: The dramatic end to his time as Scotland’s leader
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Humza Yousaf: The dramatic end to his time as Scotland’s leader

It’s been a dramatic 12 days in Scottish politics. It began with the Scottish Greens being kicked out of government after a fall-out over the decision to scrap key a climate change target – and ended with the first minister quitting his job. Take a look back at some of the key moments which led...

Watch: Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister
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Watch: Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister

Humza Yousaf is to stand down Scotland’s first minister once a successor is found. He said he had made the decision after spending the weekend reflecting on what was best for the SNP, the government and the country. Mr Yousaf had been facing two votes of no confidence in the Scottish Parliament later this week...