BMA Response To Natallie Evans Ruling, UK
Main Category: FertilityArticle Date: 08 Mar 2006 - 0:00 PDT
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The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday, 7 March, 2006, supported UK law on consent for the use of frozen embryos. Natallie Evans had asked the European Court to consider whether the law was in breach of her human rights.
Commenting on the ruling, Dr Michael Wilks, chairman of the BMA's Medical Ethics Committee, said:
"This has clearly been a very difficult case for everyone involved, and we have much sympathy for Natallie Evans.
"However, we believe it is crucial that both partners have given their permission to become parents before frozen embryos are used.
"The principle of consent is hugely important and we welcome the fact that it has been upheld."
Natallie Evans has indicated that she may now appeal to the Grand Jury of the European Court.
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IVF - how can this be right
posted by Tracie Carroll on 8 Mar 2006 at 6:49 pmMy partner's ex-wife has twice been and used frozen embryos and has had 2 children this way. Can you please help. We do not know what or how do deal with this. We need a solicitor. My partner did not give his consent or sign. How can this have happened. I have one child with him - this has been hell to live with. Once agian, we need help.
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