Assisted Dying a “Human Right” MSPs told Posted on 19 April 2018 The Equality and Human Rights Committee today heard evidence that the law against assisted dying in Scotland is a potential breach of Human Rights. Taking evidence on how the Scottish Parliament can better protect Human Rights, Humanist Society Scotland highlighted…
Over half of Scots would travel abroad for assisted death, if they had the money Posted on 22 September 2017 New research released by Humanist Society Scotland reveals most Scots would consider the option of travelling abroad to access medical assistance to die currently outlawed in Scotland. Polling firm Survation asked 1,016 Scottish Adults between 8th and 12th September if…
Friends at the End in Scotland Posted on 21 July 2017 The campaigning organisation Friends at the End are hosting a number of events in Scotland throughout August. Friends at the End are calling for a change in the law regarding end of life choices. They believe that for adults at the…
Humanist Celebrant Bob Scott receives the Gordon Ross Award from HSS Posted on 16 May 2016 The Gordon Ross Award is a new initiative from HSS in memory of its former Treasurer who died earlier this year. HSS Registered Celebrant Dr Bob Scott has been honoured as the first recipient of the new Gordon Ross Award.
Judges reject assisted suicide guidance in Gordon Ross case Posted on 19 February 2016 Judges have rejected a legal bid to force Scotland’s senior law officer to publish guidance over prosecution in cases of assisted suicide. The case was brought by the late Gordon Ross, former treasurer of Humanist Society Scotland and Humanist Celebrant,…
Former Dignitas doctor to visit Scotland Posted on 1 February 2016 A former Doctor at the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland will give a talk in Glasgow this week to talk about her work and why she believes legislation allowing controlled assisted dying should be enacted in other countries. Dr Erika Preisig…
Gordon Ross, former HSS Treasurer and right-to-die campaigner, has died at the age of 67 Posted on 13 January 2016 HSS regretfully informs our members and supporters that former Treasurer and prominent right-to-die campaigner Gordon Ross has died today at the age of 67. Gordon Ross suffered from a number of health problems, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease back…
Court to hear appeal from former HSS Treasurer Posted on 1 December 2015 A three judge panel at the Court of Session in Edinburgh will today hear the appeal of Gordon Ross, former Treasurer of HSS, who is seeking an order to clarify the legal position regarding his right to die. Gordon suffers…
The time for ‘Death with Dignity’ to be the law of the land has come Posted on 21 November 2015 A leading expert from the United States will today address an audience in Glasgow to share her knowledge and expertise about how to effectively implement a law to allow patients with terminal or life shortening conditions to have a dignified…
No guidance will be issued on assisted suicide Posted on 15 September 2015 A Judicial Review launched by former HSS Treasurer Gordon Ross to ask for prosecution guidance from the Lord Advocate has been rejected. Responding to the rejection of his Judicial Review today by Lord Doherty which would have compelled the Lord…
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