Organisation: CAHR

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Lack of fertility treatment law ‘unconscionable’

A leading medical law expert has described as “unconscionable” and “contrary to the best interests of children”, the Government’s failure to introduce legislation governing fertility treatments.

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Call to regulate assisted human reproduction

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Why we must take control of this ethical minefield

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Lack of enthusiasm blocked report on law

Stem cells: There is an alternative research route

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Sperm donor dad discovers child through net

Regulation of clinics vital, says ethics expert

A LEADING expert on medical ethics said legislation and regulation was essential to govern the activities of fertility clinics and clarify the rights of the embryos they produce, store and implant.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2006

Landmark legal action to decide fate of embryos

A LANDMARK legal action to decide the fate of three frozen embryos is due to be heard in the High Court today.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Government consciously disregards the rights of the human embryo

“WITHOUT a vision, the people perish,” the Book of Proverbs tells us.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2006

Reproduction becomes a (baby) booming industry

ASSISTED reproduction is a booming industry in this country, with nine clinics opening in the past 15 years.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2005

At the start and end of life, we no longer know what’s right or wrong

HARDLY a week goes by but there are new stories which illustrate the fragility of human life at the extremes of conception and death.

Wed, 18 May, 2005

Reproduction laws to be ‘fast-tracked’

THE GOVERNMENT is expected to fast-track legislation covering some of the recommendations of the report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction (CAHR) in order to meet European deadlines.

Sat, 14 May, 2005