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29 January 2003
Institute of Child Health, London


Chance or choice? was sponsored by Bevan Ashford

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Current issues in sex selection

Developments in sperm sorting technology mean that British couples may soon have access to sex selection without the need of IVF. But should sex selection for non-medical reasons be permitted? This conference, organised by Progress Educational Trust, tackled the scientific, ethical, legal and social aspects of sex selection.


Speakers


Sperm sorting: is it safe?
Lars Bjorndahl
Birmingham Women's Clinic

Background to the sex selection consultation
Peter Mills
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Family balancing: ethical issues
Guido Pennings
Free University of Brussels

Sex selection: a step too far
David King
Human Genetics Alert

Is sex selection always wrong?
Piers Benn
Imperial College, London




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