Scotland could become first UK country to back legalising assisted dying tonight

Protesters opposing assisted dying gather outside the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

A landmark vote this evening could result in Scotland becoming the first country in the UK to back the legalisation of assisted dying.

MSPs at Holyrood will decide this evening if they want Lib Dem Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill to become law.

The vote appeared too close to call, hours before the final debate on the legislation was due to begin.