Catholic Bishops Call on MSPs to Reject Assisted Dying Bill Following Rejection of Institutional Opt-Out The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Scottish Parliament to reject all institutional conscientious objection amendments to the Assisted ...
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Scotland’s Catholic Bishops Challenge Scottish Government Over Conscience Rights The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has expressed deep concern over the Scottish Government’s response to proposed amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. The amendments, tabled by ...
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In an article published on 24 February 2026, Dr Mary Neal of the University of Strathclyde warns that Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying Bill, due for a final vote in the Scottish Parliament, fails to guarantee clear conscience protections for healthcare ...
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Choosing Compassion, Not Assisted Suicide – A Pastoral Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Scotland stands at a moment of profound moral consequence. In the coming weeks, the Scottish Parliament will cast its ...
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Withdrawal from Religious Education Bill: Scotland’s Bishops Praise Protections but Raise Alarm on Parental Rights Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Statement on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: The Bishops thank the Scottish ...
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Discipline, Charity, Humility: Archbishop’s Message to MSPs on Ash Wednesday Archbishop Cushley led the annual Ash Wednesday service at the Scottish Parliament earlier today. The annual gathering is an opportunity for MSPs and parliament staff to pray together, listen to ...
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SCES statement calls on MSPs to respect children’s rights, the role of parents, and the distinctive character and legal status of denominational schools in Scotland The Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES), on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has issued ...
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Ash Regan’s Prostitution Bill Falls Short in Tight Holyrood Vote A Bill described by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland as “a vital step toward protecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society and addressing the systemic harms associated ...
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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill Press Release For Immediate Release28 January 2026 Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill The Bishops’ ...
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A Fatal Flaw: Why Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Bill Is Falling Apart Scotland is on the brink of passing one of the most consequential laws in its history — yet the ground beneath the proposed assisted suicide bill is visibly crumbling. ...
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