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Scottish lawmakers reject assisted dying bill, keeping it from becoming the first UK region to approve such a law. The measure, targeting terminally ill adults with safeguards, faced opposition over risks to vulnerable groups and protection gaps for doctors. Supporters and opponents reacted strongly, with the former expressing regret for suffering families and the latter highlighting dangers for disabled and abuse victims. This marked the third attempt at assisted dying legislation in Scotland, with the first to clear an early hurdle. Medical groups opposed it, citing staff safeguards issues. Scotlands government recommits to improving palliative care access.

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