Ireland chooses
Ireland, which was once Europe’s most socially conservative nation, has voted to repeal the Eighth Amendment to its constitution in order to permit abortion. The...
Ireland votes to legalise abortion
Two-thirds supported an historic change Ireland has legalised abortion by repealing the Eighth Amendment to its constitution. Turnout was strong, with about 60% of the...
Head of Dignitas charged with profiting from assisted suicide
First case of its kind in Switzerland The founder of Switzerland’s best-known assisted suicide group, Dignitas, 85-year-old Ludwig Minelli, has been charged with profiting from...
‘Sugar War’ pits consumer choice against common good
US expert calls for restrictions on sugar in foods In the 17th Century the Dutch Republic and Portugal fought a forgotten war lasting more than...
May doctors refuse IVF to LGBT individuals?
Is it only Christians who take refuge in conscientious objection? Rows over conscientious objection, at least in the Anglosphere, have revolved around reproductive rights and...
The weaponisation of healthcare – a worldwide phenomenon
A new report says the international community must take action. A new report from the NGO Safeguarding Health in Conflict warns of worsening attacks on...
Concern mounts over biohacking “stunts”
The death of a well-known biohacker has sparked a debate about regulation. The biohacking movement has come under increased scrutiny after the death of one...
Legitimacy and healthcare policy
Do we all have to agree on bioethics policies for them to be legitimate?Do we all have to agree on bioethics policies for them to...