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Explore our reports and bioethics briefing notes. We also commission background papers to explore topics that we might pursue as a project.

Policy Briefing

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20 Apr 2021

Vaccine access and uptake

This briefing note explores factors influencing the access and uptake of vaccines; the different approaches taken by public health authorities to promote vaccines; and the ethical considerations that arise in this context.

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Current project

The care and treatment of children and adolescents in relation to their gender identity in the UK

This project will explore the ethical, social, and legal issues associated with the care and treatment of children and adolescents in relation to their gender identity.

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Current in-depth inquiry

The future of ageing

Our latest in-depth inquiry will explore the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

Current Project

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Spotlight briefing: Ten questions on the next phase of the UK’s COVID-19 response
Rapid policy briefing: COVID-19 antibody testing and ‘immunity certification’
Rapid policy briefing: Fair and equitable access to COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
Rapid policy briefing: Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic - ethical considerations
Guide to the ethics of surveillance and quarantine for novel coronavirus

Ongoing series of activities

COVID-19

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Policy Briefing

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15 Oct 2020

Ten questions on the next phase of the UK’s COVID-19 response

This spotlight briefing summaries the questions that remain for the UK Government about the next phase of the COVID-19 response.

Together we can stop the spread of COVID

Policy Briefing

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30 Sep 2020

Egg freezing in the UK

This briefing note provides an overview of key policy, social, and ethical issues around egg freezing and social egg freezing.

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Current in-depth inquiry

Genome editing and farmed animals

Our current in-depth inquiry is examining the ethical issues raised by the use of genome editing techniques in farmed animals

Background Paper

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Download the summary of exploratory meetings on the care and treatment of young people in relation to their gender identity

01 Sep 2020

The care and treatment of young people in relation to their gender identity in the UK

This document is a summary of meetings that we organised to explore experiences, expertise and ethical challenges in the care and treatment of young people in the UK in relation to their gender identity.

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Trust is a key factor in vaccine uptake, says new briefing by ethics body

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