What is the Assisted Dying Bill? Controversial new law backed by Scottish MPs - Scottish parliament held its third vote over the assisted dying bill

The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying.

A bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has passed an initial vote at Holyrood. The proposals would allow terminally-ill, mentally competent adults to seek medical help to end their lives. A vote on the bill's general principles passed by 70 votes to 56.