Scotland has spoken.

MSPs have voted 69 to 57 against the Assisted Dying Bill, following months of debate and careful consideration.

This decision reflects real concern for protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring that compassion is rooted in care, dignity, and support, never in ending life.

As highlighted in this report from The Tablet, the focus must now turn to strengthening palliative care and making sure it is properly funded and accessible to all who need it.

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The Catholic Bishops of Scotland told MSPs they had “taken the correct and responsible course of action” after they voted against Assisted Dying by a majority