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A golden sunset over the water on the Isle of Man.

November 2, 2023

Humanist Society welcomes vote in favour of assisted dying on Isle of Man

Humanist Society welcomes vote in favour of assisted dying on Isle of Man

An uopened letter with a wax seal across the flap sits on a table.

September 26, 2023

Writing to reach you: our unanswered letters on assisted dying to Humza Yousaf and his health secretary

Writing to reach you: our unanswered letters on assisted dying to Humza Yousaf and his health secretary

Humza Yousaf and Michael Matheson sit in a circle of people on chairs having a discussion. Humza wears a suit and Michael wears a shirt and tie.

September 19, 2023

Large majority of religious people in Scotland support assisted dying, new poll shows

Large majority of religious people in Scotland support assisted dying, new poll shows

The Edinburgh skyline in black and white, with spires and classical columns rising up.

September 18, 2023

New poll shows disabled people in Scotland overwhelmingly support assisted dying

New poll shows disabled people in Scotland overwhelmingly support assisted dying

September 15, 2023

No higher power has the right to dictate the terms of our death

No higher power has the right to dictate the terms of our death

Humza Yousaf talks at a podium in front of a black curtain. He wears a blue suit and tartan tie.

August 15, 2023

Humza Yousaf turns down meeting with Humanist Society on assisted dying

Humza Yousaf turns down meeting with Humanist Society on assisted dying

Sunset in the Trossachs. A salmon=pink and blue sky above mountain ranges in the distance and moorland covered in trees and mist in the foreground.

May 22, 2023

Humanist Society has its say on assisted dying in the media

Humanist Society has its say on assisted dying in the media

An image of the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood with Calton Hill and the city of Edinburgh in the background.

April 25, 2023

Our priorities for Humza Yousaf

Our priorities for Humza Yousaf

A selfie photograph of Jackie. She wears a yellow and blue abstract patterned blouse, has short blond hair and earrings, and smiles at the camera.

April 24, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Jackie Roberts, Dignity in Dying campaigner

Humanist Society interview series: Jackie Roberts, Dignity in Dying campaigner

Humza Yousaf talks at a podium in front of a black curtain. He wears a blue suit and tartan tie.

March 27, 2023

Humanist Society requests assisted dying meeting with Humza Yousaf

Humanist Society requests assisted dying meeting with Humza Yousaf

A picture of Humza Yousaf in a blue suit and tartan tie in a living room-type space with lamp and painting in the background. He is shown from the torso up and is positioned to the right of shot, smiling at the camera.

March 27, 2023

Humanist Society responds to election of Humza Yousaf

Humanist Society responds to election of Humza Yousaf