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Scots laws on living wills putting patients' 'human rights in jeopardy'

Scots laws on living wills putting human rights of patients 'in jeopardy'
SCOTTISH legislation on living wills is “ambiguous and incomplete” and risks putting patients' “human rights in jeopardy,” according to a damning new report from the Law Society of Scotland.

Douglas Ross calls on Boris Johnson to explain

Douglas Ross calls on Boris Johnson to explain 'unjustifiable' images

Watch: Boris Johnson tells MPs there was no party on exact date bombshell images taken

Updated Watch: Boris Johnson tells MPs there was no party on exact date bombshell images taken

Bombshell photographs of PM at lockdown party cast doubt on 'no parties' claim

Updated Bombshell photographs of PM at lockdown party cast doubt on 'no parties' claim

Scottish Government permanent secretary John-Paul Marks

Permanent secretary demands 'rigorous' record-keeping after ferries missing document

UK Education Secretary agrees to give Holyrood advice, claiming Scots schools 'in freefall'

UK Education Secretary agrees to give Holyrood advice, claiming Scots schools 'in freefall'

Scottish National Investment Bank chairman Willie Watt

Study warns 'ill-conceived' state-owned investment bank needs 'reset'

The SNP-Greens are close to agreeing a deal to run Edinburgh City Council

SNP and Greens' deal to run Edinburgh Council set for party member approval

Church of Scotland to allow same-sex marriage

Updated Kirk to offer same-sex marriages within weeks

Downing Street requested Johnson-Gray meeting but will not publish minutes

Downing Street requested Johnson-Gray meeting but will not publish minutes

First Minister staying at home after being 'knocked for six' by Coronavirus

First Minister staying at home after being 'knocked for six' by Coronavirus

Lib Dems try to force publication of Johnson/Gray meeting minutes

Lib Dems try to force publication of Johnson/Gray meeting minutes

Jo Coburn interviews Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi on BBC1's Sunday morning

Alison Rowat: Tempers flare as Minister grilled over "secret" meeting

Companies have shelled out millions in anticipation of more stringent checks after the UK left the EU

PREMIUM UK Government should compensate firms for delayed Brexit prep, SNP demands

Doug Marr: Are 'deny, delay and defend' the insurance industry’s key principles?

PREMIUM Doug Marr: Are 'deny, delay and defend' the insurance industry’s key principles?

Labour and independent members of the new South Lanarkshire Council

PREMIUM Mark Smith: The latest 'unionist pact' is a positive sign for Scotland

Lesley Riddoch: We must end the scandal of electricity standing charges

PREMIUM Lesley Riddoch: We must end the scandal of electricity standing charges

Kevin McKenna: Does Nicola Sturgeon think Scotland is the most gullible country in the world?

PREMIUM Kevin McKenna: Does Nicola Sturgeon think Scotland is the most gullible country in the world?

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has proposed introducing a new law Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Scrapping Northern Ireland Protocol could ‘diminish UK’s world standing’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils a plaque marking ScotRail’s move into public ownership (Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Letters: SNP’s dream of nationalised rail has become a nightmare

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure Picture: PA Wire

Chancellor needs to be ‘clever’ to help UK through cost-of-living crisis

A tourist tax helps fund the maintenance of Salou and the wider region

Letters: I marvelled at Spain’s civic pride and management. Why can’t UK match it?

Former Tory MP sentenced to 18 months over sexual assault of boy, 15

Former Tory MP sentenced to 18 months over sexual assault of boy, 15

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth said the reduced timetable will provide greater certainty for commuters

Train driver demands for 10 per cent pay rise ‘unsustainable’, says Scotrail boss

Russian forces are bombarding a key city in eastern Ukraine with artillery and missiles in an attempt to take more of the Donbas region

Russian offensive turns to key Donbas city

The rail operator was brought into public ownership at the beginning of April

Updated ScotRail’s reduced timetable to begin amid driver dispute

Union says minister's claims over Scotrail dispute 'not credible'

Union says minister's claims over Scotrail dispute 'not credible'

Cabinet minister squirms over 'sleekit' Sue Gray meeting

Cabinet minister squirms over 'sleekit' Sue Gray meeting

Jobs minister hopes Scotrail strike chaos will be 'sorted soon'

Jobs minister claims Scottish Government cannot intervene over Scotrail dispute

Scotland would have to keep Trident for ten years or more if it wanted to join Nato as an independent country, an leading defence expert has warned.

PREMIUM 'Independent Scotland will have to keep Trident for 10 years to join Nato'

French ambassador

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ: 'The EU would welcome an independent Scotland ... but currency is going to be the main problem' says former French ambassador

Liam McArthur plans to introduce his assisted dying bill to Holyrood early next year.

PREMIUM I am confident Holyrood will legalise assisted dying, says MSP behind plans

Alex Salmond has issued a warning to Nicola Sturgeon over her popularity if Indyref2 does not happen in 2023.

Salmond issues warning to Sturgeon if Indyref2 doesn't take place in 2023

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Iain Macwhirter: Scotland's newly-nationalised rail service is already in a death spiral

Nicola Sturgeon pictured after addressing the party faithful at the SN's annual conference in October 2018.

Exclusive interview Sir Tom Devine: 'Sturgeon's legacy will be defined by delivery or not of independence'

Boris Johnson with wife Carrie Johnson. Photo: PA

Michael Settle: Downing Street's 83 lawbreakers certainly prove honour is an alien concept to Johnson

An aerial view of the Central district of the port city of Mariupol on May 18, 2022

David Pratt's Four Corners: It’s now clear Vladimir Putin aims to ‘save’ Ukraine by destroying it

The Finnieston Crane and The Clyde Arc on the banks of the River Clyde at dusk

Book is essential reading for anyone wondering what a new Yes Scotland campaign might look like

Boris Johnson addressing the Commons in April following the announcement he is among those fined by police for Covid breaches

Boris Johnson: is the greased piglet running out of wriggle room?

Dorries was being questioned about the Government’s decision to sell off Channel 4

Nadine Dorries’s claim that Channel 4 reality show used paid actors ‘unfounded’

Liz Truss wants to see both Ukraine and neighbouring

Moldova should be 'equipped to Nato standard' to guard against Russia - Truss

PM needs to 'urgently explain' private meetings with Sue Gray about partygate report

PM needs to 'urgently explain' private meetings with Sue Gray about partygate report

Those who are fearful of independence “simply lack confidence”

Letters: The fear and despondency that disfigure a mature nation

Protest at Holy LochAnti Polaris DemonstrationLaurens Otter, Anti Polaris Demonstrator,heads towards

Herald Decades: The canoe versus the submarine...the first US vessels arrive at Holy Loch 61 years ago

Coleen Rooney's week: When you’re married to Wayne, it pays to develop detective skills

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) shake hands before their meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images).

PREMIUM Brian Taylor: Nicola Sturgeon is quietly developing a strategic response to global crises

Police officers in front of Britain First and EDL (English Defence League) protestors on Embankment in London. Scotland is not immune from anti-migrant sentiment

PREMIUM David Leask: Why Scotland’s British nationalist fringe has turned on foreigners

PREMIUM Kevin McKenna: Mhairi Black should be careful when accusing others of fascism

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon unveils a specially branded train at Glasgow Queen Street Station as ScotRail transfers from Dutch firm Abellio into public ownership. Picture date: Friday April 1, 2022.

Herald View: Train services must be fixed – and fast – or it could spell disaster for railways

PREMIUM Herald Diary: These new cities, it's a right royal stitch up

A right pair: James Dornan and Murdo Fraser

PREMIUM Unspun: the political diary

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

'Shifty' Anas Sarwar denies misleading public over council coalition deals

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill with Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House

Nicola Sturgeon discusses 'shared challenges' with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

Boris Johnson vows not to censor Sue Gray report as mandarin prepares final dossier

Boris Johnson vows not to censor Sue Gray report as mandarin prepares final dossier