Sacked IVF woman ‘not pregnant’ until eggs implanted – The Times

Posted February 26th, 2008 in assisted reproduction, news, pregnancy, sex discrimination by sally

“Waitress may still be entitled to protection under European anti-discrimination and equal treatment laws, judge said.”

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The Times, 26th February 2008

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Dickson and Another v United Kingdom (Application No 44362/04) – Times Law Reports

Posted December 21st, 2007 in assisted reproduction, human rights, law reports by sally

Dickson and Another v United Kingdom (Application No 44362/04)

European Court of Human Rights

“While the state had a duty to ensure the protection of children, it was disproportionate for it to prevent the conception of a child by a life-term prisoner and his wife through artificial insemination.”

The Times, 21st December 2007

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Jailed killer has right to father a child, European Court rules – The Times

Posted December 5th, 2007 in assisted reproduction, human rights, news by sally

“Britain breached the human rights of a murderer and his wife by refusing them access to IVF treatment, the European Court ruled yesterday.”

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The Times, 5th December 2007

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Lesbian mother hits back in row over donor’s support payments – The Guardian

Posted December 4th, 2007 in assisted reproduction, child support, news by sally

“A lesbian claiming child support from her firefighter friend who donated sperm for two children has rejected his claim that he is being unfairly treated.”

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The Guardian, 4th December 2007

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Sperm donor pays maintenance to lesbians – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 3rd, 2007 in assisted reproduction, child support, news by sally

“A sperm donor who helped a lesbian couple have two children is now being forced to pay thousands of pounds for their upbringing, he said.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd December 2007

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Lords to reject new embryo Bill – The Independent

Posted November 20th, 2007 in assisted reproduction, embryology, homosexuality, news by sally

“The Archbishop of York last night led a powerful cross-party attack by peers on plans to make it easier for lesbian couples to become parents through fertility treatment.”

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The Independent, 20th November 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk