Disability Law Centre

14/04/2026

We are attending Scottish Parliament elections hustings. What questions should we ask candidates?

17/03/2026

We are deeply disappointed that the Scottish Parliament did not pass the Assisted Dying Bill.

It is also troubling that many MSPs who voted against it did not propose credible alternatives—particularly given the unacceptable state of palliative and end-of-life care, where too many are denied dignity, choice, and adequate support in their final days.

Scotland’s assisted dying bill fails to pass in final vote

10/11/2025

We are campaigning to make it easier for people to enforce their rights. Please help by signing our petition to the Scottish Parliament.

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to: * remove or raise the £5,000 monetary limit in Simple Procedure for claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998; and * extend Qualified One-Way Cost Shifting (QOCS) to cover equality and human rights cla...

15/05/2025

Statement on Assisted Dying from Disability Law Centre

The Scottish Parliament has recently passed a motion supporting Assisted Dying in principle.

We recognise that many disabled people’s organisations have voiced strong concerns and lobbied against this. We respect these views and the lived experiences they represent.

However, we do not oppose the principle of Assisted Dying legislation in Scotland. Our position is informed by direct experience.

When you are involved in the legal affairs of someone who is terminally ill, your perspective on human suffering changes profoundly.

It is heartbreaking to support someone who is mentally alert and fully capable, yet confined to bed, housebound, and enduring severe, unrelenting pain.

Even more distressing is receiving a frantic phone call from a loved one, informing you that the person has begun refusing food and water in desperation.

No one should be forced to endure such suffering at the end of life.

We firmly believe in the principles of human dignity and bodily autonomy. It is unjust for society to impose prolonged pain on individuals to satisfy moral or ideological comfort.

There must be continued debate to ensure any legislation includes robust safeguards—protecting against abuse, coercion, or undue influence.

This is essential.

We also call for open, respectful, and compassionate discussion on death, dying, and the role of palliative care.

Thank you.

No one should be forced to suffer as they die. That’s why Dignity in Dying is fighting to change the law and allow terminally ill people control over their death.

24/04/2025

The Stream has put online coverage about invisible disabilities. It’s worth a watch.

On The Stream: We explore the challenges faced by individuals living with invisible disabilities.

08/04/2025

This is why we oppose cuts. Watch the video. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2801869753326182

28/03/2025

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-man-dies-in-poverty-and-squalor-after-dwp-removes-his-benefits-just-as-labour-cuts-pip-by-4-5bn/

The body of a disabled man was found in his flat in distressing, squalid conditions, just weeks after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wrongly removed his disability benefits because he h…

22/06/2023

We will be launching a new Charity in the near future. Keep posted!

25/11/2022

Another disappointing ruling regarding disability.

Campaigner Heidi Crowter says she will keep fighting and take her case to the Supreme Court.

26/09/2022

We are no longer accepting legal aid applications

16/06/2022

Want to get some and have ? But can’t bear the gym or have limited mobility? Try it’s a low impact and is therapeutic for and dexterity. Here’s our Principal Solicitor with friends from Collabor8te: Workspace & Meetings having his first go!