We have responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's call for evidence on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. As the equality regulator, our advice focuses on ensuring the rights of protected characteristic groups are upheld.

We call for strong safeguards and highlight the need for clear and consistent definitions of capacity, mental disorder and terminal illness. These definitions should be reached following engagement with disabled people’s organisations and other key stakeholder groups.

Read our response to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill

The above information is from News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (Scotland) Scotland Equality Law News
Newsletter Tue 25/10/2024