January

21-01-2004: HFEA welcomes the removal of donor anonymity

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority welcomes the Government's decision to remove anonymity for those donating sperm, eggs and embryos in the future.

20-01-2004: Scientists appeal to editors to give less prominence to bogus cloning claims

Some of the UK's leading scientists have written an open letter to media editors appealing to them to review the prominence given to maverick scientists claiming to have cloned the first human being.

15-01-2004: Embryo Splitting & Cloning Statement

Any person creating or using an embryo outside the body (IVF) in the UK requires a licence from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. As embryo splitting is done in the laboratory it would be illegal to do this in this country without a licence.

06-01-2004: HFEA strengthens commitment to reducing multiple births

 The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) has today published its 6th Code of Practice which has new guidelines for clinics on the number of eggs and embryos that can be transferred during fertility treatment. Accompanying the new Code of Practice is an information leaflet for patients aimed at highlighting the medical and psychological problems associated with multiple births.