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27
Apr
2020

UK storage limit for frozen eggs, sperm and embryos extended due to Covid-19 pandemic

On 27 April 2020 the Department of Health and Social Care announced that due to the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility patients, the current 10-year storage limit for embryos and gametes will be extended by two years. This follows the decision to temporarily suspend fertility treatment services in the UK on 15 April 2020 and aims to provide sufficient time for fertility treatment to resume.

13
Feb
2020

Blog, Embryo Law, Fertility Law

Government review of storage law for eggs, sperm and embryos

The announcement on 11 February 2020 that the government is launching a review of storage laws in the UK for eggs, sperm and embryos is welcome news. It is long overdue and much needed to improve women’s and men’s reproductive choice and rights and end discrimination.

06
May
2019

Blog, Embryo Law, Fertility Law, Genomics

A new genetic test can screen embryos for low intelligence: is this a good or a bad thing?

A new genetic test is on the horizon in the US that enables people having IVF to screen out embryos.

02
May
2019

Blog, Donor conception law, Embryo Law, Fertility Law

Launch of the Sperm, Egg & Embryo Donation Trust (SEED)

Louisa Ghevaert is delighted to attend the National Gamete Donation Trust’s twenty first birthday reception and its re-launch as the Sperm, Egg & Embryo Donation (SEED) Trust.

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