Publications

Surrogacy law in the UK

Exploring the practical, legal, and ethical considerations raised by surrogacy.

Current Project

Current in-depth inquiry

The future of ageing

This in-depth inquiry is exploring the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

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Genomics healthcare and research

A project aimed at developing a UK model for applying ethical standards to genomics initiatives.

Independent review: Disagreements in the care of critically ill children

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care to conduct an independent review of the disagreements that can arise between families and healthcare teams in the care of critically ill children in England.

Current Project

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Current joint project with the Ada Lovelace Institute

AI and genomics futures

This joint project explores how AI is transforming the capabilities and practice of genomic science, and what such a transformation could mean for people and society.

Public dialogue

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12 Oct 22

Public dialogue on genome editing and farmed animals

Our public dialogue has given fresh insight into people’s views on precision breeding and its implications for farmed animals and for our food systems and security.

Policy Briefing

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17 May 22

Ethics tools for decision-makers: Responding to public health threats

Drawing on our in-depth work on public health ethics, we have published ethics tools to help decision-makers develop a proportionate response to public health threats.