Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Bill Faces Legal Scrutiny for Potential Discrimination Against Disabled Individuals
Edinburgh, Scotland — A new legal interpretation suggests that Scotland’s proposed assisted suicide legislation might be discriminatory towards individuals with specific disabilities. This warning comes from Tom Cross KC, who analyzed the proposed law associated with MSP Liam McArthur for The Christian Institute. Cross argues the bill could conflict with the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly regarding the right to life for people whose disabilities may lead them to express suicidal thoughts. He points out that the legislation, as it stands, would unjustly discriminate against individuals whose disabilities manifest in these ideations. Advocates of … Read more