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Plans to introduce a bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has been overwhelmingly backed following an extended consultation.

More than 76 per cent of the more than 14,000 respondents were fully supportive of the proposal which would allow terminally ill and mentally competent adults to end their lives.

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP, Liam McArthur, announced he will today lodge his proposal for a Bill; the third attempt to legalise assisted dying in Scotland.

Two doctors would need to confirm a person was terminally ill and mentally competent, and there is a suggested reflection period of 14 days.

Three quarters in favour of Scottish assisted dying bill following consultation