Pope Francis tells us that human dignity exists “beyond all circumstances.” He asks us all to defend human dignity in every cultural context and every moment of human existence. If you are worried that this may happen in Scotland, please contact your MSPs and MPs: https://writetothem.com Please act now! Respond to UK Parliament Committee call for evidence on dangerous assisted suicide bill Following November’s vote to progress Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a committee of MPs is now ready to start taking evidence on the Bill. Despite the vote having taken place around six weeks ago, the committee has only very recently issued its call for evidence, which is deeply troubling for an issue of such magnitude as doctor-assisted suicide. Not only that, but the committee hasn’t even declared a formal deadline for receipt of submissions. This is why it is vital that responses are submitted as soon as possible; to give them the best possible chance of being read and considered by the committee and to make sure they are received before any deadline which the committee might hereafter impose. Please do seriously consider making a submission in the coming days. This Care Not Killing email Act fast: call for evidence on Leadbeater Bill provides all the details you need, including a helpful briefing and a link to the committee’s call for evidence webpage. Whilst this Bill applies to England & Wales, its outcome will undoubtedly have an impact on whether Scotland decides to go down the same road, especially with a similar Bill currently making its way through the Scottish Parliament. It is important, therefore, that Scottish voices are heard in this debate and that Scottish MPs engage with the Bill. In the meantime, our office is currently working on a fresh appeal for people to contact MSPs about the Scottish Doctor-Assisted Suicide Bill. A.McE pp Catholic Parliamentary Office. More details available soon.