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.

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

It brings the proposal a step closer to becoming a reality in the country. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.