by Collectif | 24 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
The Polish Parliament has just adopted a draft law on In-Vitro Fertilisation. The Civic Platform and Left MPs are celebrating the outcome whereas the Right and the Catholic Church are voicing their opposition to this legislation. Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz...
by Collectif | 24 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
Following the example of South Carolina, Wisconsin and West Virginia, Ohio senators adopted a law on Friday (by 23 votes to 9) banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, the only exception being if the mother’s life is in jeopardy. Fourteen states have...
by Collectif | 23 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
On 27 June, the Dutch Association, Woman on Waves, which advocates access to abortion and promotes legalisation of the latter in Europe, will arrange for a drone to take off from Frankfurt to “deliver abortion pills” in Poland where abortion is illegal. The...
by Collectif | 22 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
In a report broaching numerous problems, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has asked the Irish Government, amongst others, “to take all of the necessary measures” – including a referendum – to review its law on abortion. This...
by Collectif | 18 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
An academic report published by the Journal of Medical Ethics has revealed worrying euthanasia spin-offs taking place in Belgium where “euthanasia is completely out of control”. This report essentially highlights the frequency of active euthanasia performed without...
by Collectif | 17 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Cloning
Yesterday, Wednesday 17 June, the European Parliament called for a territory-wide ban within the European Union on cloned animals, their descendants and products obtained from such animals. This generalised moratorium is “the outcome of an agreement between the...