CGS : Other Countries

About Other Countries' Policies & Human Biotechnology

The United Kingdom

Countries differ widely in the types of human biotechnologies they regulate, the jurisdiction of authority, the nature of enforcement, and other particulars. One requirement for effective policy is a government agency responsible for licensing and monitoring research and commercial facilities that work with human embryos. Frequently cited models are Canada's Assisted Human Reproduction Act and the United Kingdom’s Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA).

Many countries have considered prohibiting the most troubling applications: human reproductive cloning and inheritable genetic modification. To date, they are illegal in nearly 50 countries. Similar legislation is pending in other nations.

Destination Spain: the rise and rise of fertility tourismby Denis Campbell, The Guardian (UK)August 22nd, 2010UK's waiting list for donors pushes couples abroad, where thanks to payments there is no shortage

In India, age often doesn't stop women from seeking help to become pregnantby Emily Wax, Washington PostThere are no government regulations for IVF clinics, and women older than 50 make up a surprising number of their patients.

India's surrogate mothers face new rules to restrict 'pot of gold'by Jason Burke, The GuardianJuly 30th, 2010The world center of 'surrogacy tourism' will introduce legislation to regulate £1.5bn industry

European Parliament Seeks Ban on Foods From Cloned Animalsby James Kanter, New York TimesJuly 7th, 2010The proposed ban is the latest sign of concern about the safety and ethics of new food technologies.

Patent Happeningsby Jillian Theil, Biopolitical TimesJuly 7th, 2010The pace of news on legal challenges to patents on human genes is quickening.

Made in Indiaby Molly Maguire, Biopolitical TimesJuly 2nd, 2010Made in India is a newly released documentary that explores India’s reproductive tourism industry through an ethical, social, and feminist lens.

DNA database has 100,000 names[Netherlands]DutchNewsJune 22nd, 2010The DNA database operated by the Dutch forensic institute has over 100,000 names.

Cancer gene patent faces legal challenge [Australia]AAPJune 8th, 2010Landmark legal action was launched against the owners of the patent over the genes associated with an increased risk of cancer.

Reproductive Tourism: Surrogacy Outsourcing Takes Hold in Guatemalaby Marcy Darnovsky, Biopolitical TimesJune 1st, 2010Impoverished Guatemalan women are a new labor force in the global baby business.

Tragedy on the Pharmby Pete Shanks, Biopolitical TimesMay 24th, 2010Cows genetically modified to produce human follicle stimulating hormone died unexpectedly from vastly enlarged ovaries, unleashing a storm of controversy in New Zealand.

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