It was hard not to notice the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill passing the committee stage. Whilst much of the media focus was on the proposed changes to adoption rules, the Bill also removes the requirement upon doctors to consider the need for a father in providing fertility services. As such, the move offers new rights for lesbian mothers. I've previously noted that these measures do not go far enough, trapped as they are in an out-dated gendered and hetero-normative labelling framework.
A detailed analysis of the vote can be viewed at: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-7692.html
Thursday 22 May 2008
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
Posted by Law & Sexuality on 12:30 in gender Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill Law | Comments : 0
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