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Bioethics

Scientific research has the potential to be used for good, yet UK law allows embryos to be created for research and then destroyed after 14 days. It also allows the use of embryonic stem cells and the creation of animal human hybrids. Yet at conception an embryo is genetically distinct from the mother and is a new, unique human being. All of the hereditary characteristics of this new person are established, including colour of eyes, gender and build. Unborn children should therefore be shown great respect from fertilisation. At Christian Concern we seek to defend the sanctity of life and raise a Christian voice in this arena.

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Articles

  • IVF techniques may create babies with three parents
    January 20th, 2012
    The Department of Health has announced plans to consult the public on whether a controversial IVF technique should be used to prevent some hereditary diseases from being transferred from women to their children.
  • IVF cycles for single women on the increase
    November 17th, 2011
    The number of single women using IVF treatment to have a baby has increased over the past two years.
  • IVF for single women calls into question Government’s family values
    October 25th, 2011
    Further doubts have been cast over how family-friendly the current Government is after it has come to light that a number of NHS Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are offering fertility treatment to single women, whilst in other areas some couples in stable relationships are denied treatment.
  • European Court issues ruling to protect human embryos
    October 19th, 2011
    One of Europe’s top courts has issued a landmark judgment which continues to protect human life at its earliest stages. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) was asked to rule on a patent for a technique developed by Oliver Bruestle at the University of Bonn.
  • Contentious IVF lottery on hold
    August 23rd, 2011
    A controversial lottery which planned to give £25,000 worth of IVF treatment to winners has had its launch postponed. The lottery, proposed by the charity To Hatch, was set to be launched last month and was due to have named its first winner this month.

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