A Glasgow MP has raised concerns about the assisted dying Bill currently going through Westminster.

The Bill would give people the right to request to be helped to end their life if they are terminally ill and have less than six months to live.

Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater, introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which is being voted on for the first time, on Friday, this week.

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The Bill, if it becomes law, will only apply in England and Wales but Scottish MPs still get to vote on it.

There are differing points of view on the bill with some agreeing with Kim Leadbeater believing it is a person’s right if they are terminally ill and enduring pain with no expectation of recovery.

Others, including a number religious leaders and faith groups, argue it could lead to people feeling hey have a "duty to die" and call for more investment in palliative care. 

John Grady, Glasgow East Labour MP, said his concerns are about the safeguards in the Bill and fears people could still be pressurised into ending their life.

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As such, he said he will be voting against it.

The law would require two doctors to agree the person is eligible for assisted dying and one must appear before a High Court judge.

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Labour MPs have been given a free vote on the matter with no official party line.

Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, has said he is in favour of changing the law.

John Grady MP, said: “After careful consideration, I have decided to vote against the Assisted Dying Bill at second reading. This is not a decision I have made lightly, and I respect there are different views on this important topic.

“I believe the safeguards against pressure, coercion and dishonesty are flawed and I do not believe they will work. Assessing whether someone has been put under pressure or coerced is difficult.

"It will be difficult for both the two doctors involved in the process, especially if one or both do not know a patient well. It will also be difficult for the judge to assess this.

“The Bill also creates a risk that people end their lives due to perceived societal and/or self-imposed pressure.

“Furthermore, palliative and end of life care available to very many people in England and Wales is not good enough.

"A decision on this Bill without a proper understanding of how we will approach the wider issues of end of life care is premature.”

A separate Bill on assisted dying is being considered by MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.

The vote in Westminster while not applicable in Scotland could have implications for the separate bill at Holyrood.

The Scottish Government believes the issue is outside the Scottish Parliament’s competence and would require UK Government cooperation.

If the Westminster Bill fails it would be difficult for the UK Government to support legislation in Scotland should it pass.