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MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland

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Proposal would allow terminally-ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives.

Supporters say it is a progressive move to ease the suffering of dying Scots .

Opponents say it would fail to safeguard some of the most vulnerable in society.

First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes have said they will not support the bill.

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semi-formal

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English

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46

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short-lived

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