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Cole-Hamilton pushes for assisted dying reform

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has said assisted dying legislation should be reintroduced in the next Holyrood term, arguing it would bring parliament closer to public opinion after MSPs rejected a bill last month. He suggested support for reform was growing, citing polling indicating strong backing among the public. Opponents criticised the proposal, warning it risked causing anxiety among disabled and vulnerable people and raising concerns about safeguards. The previous bill, brought forward by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, was defeated by 69 votes to 57 following an emotional debate, with campaigners on both sides expecting the issue to return in a future parliament.

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