by Collectif | 14 Feb, 2016 | Bioethics press synthesis | All other themes
During a meeting in Havana on 13 February 2016, Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill signed a joint declaration. Point 21 of their declaration concerned bioethical issues: · About abortion: “We call on all to respect the...
by Collectif | 11 Feb, 2016 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
A short commercial produced by Doritos and shown during the Superbowl with its intense media coverage, has triggered lively reactions from NARAL[1]. The baby is shown on the screen during an ultrasound scan. As the father moves the corn crisps,...
by Collectif | 11 Feb, 2016 | Bioethics press synthesis | GMO
Despite criticisms from consumer associations (see A transgenic salmon authorised for consumption in the United States), in November 2015, the American Health Authorities authorised the consumption of genetically modified salmon. This was the “first transgenic animal...
by Collectif | 10 Feb, 2016 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
Yesterday evening, the Northern Ireland Assembly finally rejected the amendment to extend abortion to foetuses with serious diseases and a restricted quality of life. With 59 in favour and 40 against, Assembly members maintained their restrictive abortion...
by Collectif | 10 Feb, 2016 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
Whilst the debate in the Netherlands focuses on whether to extend euthanasia to people who are “tired of living”, a report opposing this move has just been submitted to the Government. In drafting its report, the Commission, which was created in July 2014,...
by Collectif | 10 Feb, 2016 | Bioethics press synthesis | All other themes
“On Wednesday”, the Portuguese Parliament “confirmed the unanimous decision of MPs to authorise adoption by homosexual couples”. The law, which had its first reading on 18 December, was approved by all left parties and about twenty MPs from the right opposition...