Julie Doncaster

Apr 26, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Julie Doncaster

Julie Doncaster (Image: Harper Macleod) The Assisted Dying Bill was introduced into Holyrood last month to allow terminally ill adults in Scotland the choice to end their lives. Two previous attempts to introduce similar legislation were rejected in 2010 and in 2013, but supporters believe a change in public mood means the time is right for a fresh debate. A poll for campaigners, Dignity in Dying showed 78% of respondents supported the legislation.

Dec 18, 2023 | harpermacleod.co.uk | David White |Ricardo Matteo |Cinzia Duncan |Julie Doncaster

The question of whether a solicitor should determine a client’s mental capacity has arisen as the family of the late William Johnston call for a change in the law. Mr Johnston signed documents to make more than £425,000 available to his business partner while terminally ill in hospital. The family state that their father was unable to remember signing these documents less than two weeks after the event.