The Outer House of the Court of Session in Edinburgh rules that the law dealing with assisted suicide in Scotland is clear, consistent and not in need of clarification
Polling data released to coincide with the Marris Bill debate suggest the vast majority fear legalised 'assisted dying' would force the hand of those terminally ill who feel burdensome - and adversely affect NHS budget priorities
Following the Commons' rejection of assisted suicide as a response to end of life challenges, 60 MPs have together called for increased funding for care and research
MPs make clear that the issues surrounding end of life care and decisions are as real for them as for all, with moving and often passionate contributions from all sides of the House
A common theme in analysis of the Marris Bill debate throughout the day and since has been the failure, or inability, to defend the Bill and its principles
Around a dozen former healthcare professionals now sitting as MPs participated in the Marris Bill debate, with a number of speeches based on professional experience proving key
Senior Oregon doctor says that 'assisted suicide has been detrimental to patients, degraded the quality of medical care, and compromised the integrity of the medical profession'.
