...to reject any move to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

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** New SPUC PETITION - SNP Leadership Candidates: Reject any move to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland
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Dear SPUC supporter,


SPUC has just started a new petition calling on all three SNP leadership candidates: Humza Yousaf MSP, Kate Forbes MSP and Ash Regan MSP to reject any move to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

Background

Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, is planning to introduce a private members bill which would introduce assisted suicide in Scotland. However, recent developments in Canada have sparked concern about bringing in similar legislation in Scotland. Reports have emerged of marginalised Canadians seeking an ‘assisted death’ due to poverty, disability and homelessness.

Is this a progressive route for Scotland?

“Cases of coercion and abuse, and worsening discrimination against marginalised groups are also part of the global picture. People feel forced to opt for assisted death because of poverty, homelessness, or a lack of care...

“The evidence heard in previous debates about assisted suicide makes it clear that legalising this practice in Scotland would jeopardise the safety, dignity, and equality of many Scots. It remains a regressive and dangerous plan.”

The new First Minister will have a lot of influence on whether such legislation goes ahead.

Please sign this petition calling on all the leadership candidates to reject any move to legalise assisted suicide.
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Tell Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan that we don't want or need assisted suicide in a future Scotland in which one of them is leader.

Please also consider forwarding this email to a friend or contact who might be interested in signing (button further down).
Alithea Williams
Public Policy Manager
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