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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill21 Nov 2007
What’s in it for women’s health?

With the law governing Human Fertilisation and Embryology in the final stages of reform, the news has been full of stories about its possibile impact. Headlines have focussed on fertility treatment for lesbians and single women, the creation of hybrid embryos for stem cell research and the regulation of internet sites selling sperm. But what will it do to protect women undergoing assisted reproduction? Geeta Nargund from St. George's Hospital, London says the bill is a lost opportunity to help women who are confused and sometimes at risk. She joins Jenni, along with Lord Robert Winston, who is part of the parliamentary committee scrutinising the bill.


Track the bill's progress
National Gamete Donation Trust
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
International Society for Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction

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