Policy Briefing Read policy briefing Downloads Download the policy briefing 16 Mar 23 Surrogacy law in the UK Exploring the practical, legal, and ethical considerations raised by surrogacy.
Current Project Read 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.
Current Project Read current project Current project Genomics healthcare and research A project aimed at developing a UK model for applying ethical standards to genomics initiatives.
Current Project Read current project Current project 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 Read current project 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 Read public dialogue Downloads Download the report of the public dialogue Download the executive summary Download the topic guides and information provided to participants 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 Read policy briefing Downloads Download the briefing 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.
Policy Briefing Read policy briefing Downloads Download the briefing note 28 Apr 22 The role of technology in mental healthcare This briefing note explores the ethical and social issues arising from the use of technology in mental healthcare.