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Science and Technology - Fifth Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 14 March 2005. Contents Terms of Reference REPORT 1 Introduction 2 Regulation of assisted reproduction Voluntary Licensing Authority/Interim Licensing Authority European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights European Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine United Nations EU Charter of Fundamental rights 3 The embryo Alleviating infertility Spare embryos Research 4 Problems with the HFE Act Time limits Animals and human cells Embryos not formed through fertilisation Genetic modification Internet services Sperm sorting Regulation of fresh gametes Artificial gametes Practical issues and the Code of Practice Discrimination Ethical basis for PGD Reasons to undertake PGD Anonymity Regulation of embryo and gamete donation Fertility research Therapeutic research Conclusion Breaches of the HFE Act Breaches of regulation Professional discipline 5 Operation of the HFEA Expertise Representation Regulatory and advisory roles Statutory boundaries Policy-making and the Code of Practice Inspection Inspectorate Licensing Research function Data collection and analysis Use of evidence Precautionary principle Conclusion Research licence fees Proportional Accountable Consistent Transparent Targeted 6 Provision of infertility services International comparisons 7 Review of the Act 8 Legislative and regulatory models Regulation of other medical practice Research oversight Oversight of treatment National committees Local vs national oversight Policy and advice Policing and accreditation Risk management Harmonisation of legislation Reproductive tourism International science Legislation around the world 9 A new approach Status and protection of the embryo and gametes Consent and confidentiality Regulatory agency Conclusions and recommendations Formal minutes Witnesses Written Evidence Reports from the Science and Technology Committee since 2001 MINUTES OF EVIDENCE - VOLUME II (HC 7-II) Monday 14 June 2004 Wednesday 23 June 2004 Wednesday 30 June 2004 Wednesday 21 July 2004 Wednesday 8 September 2004 Wednesday 15 September 2004 Wednesday 13 October 2004 Wednesday 27 October 2004 Wednesday 10 November 2004 Wednesday 24 November 2004 Wednesday 8 December 2004 Wednesday 19 January 2005 WRITTEN EVIDENCE - VOLUME II (HC 7-II)

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