by Lynn Murray | May 5, 2016 | Media
A growing number of influential figures have spoken out about their concern over a new screening test for Down’s syndrome which could see 92 more babies with the condition being screened out by termination every year. At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, David...
by Lynn Murray | May 5, 2016 | Media
Actor Sally Phillips, whose 11-year-old son has Down’s syndrome, discusses the ethical stance behind DNA screening for Down’s syndrome. The NHS may introduce a new non-invasive test that could reduce the number of miscarriages, but there are moral...
by Lynn Murray | May 5, 2016 | Media
Actress Sally Phillips has argued that there is a case for banning screening tests to detect Down’s Syndrome in unborn babies. The Bridget Jones’ star, whose 11-year-old son Ollie has Down’s Syndrome, argued that if we’re trying to become a more “inclusive society”...
by Lynn Murray | May 5, 2016 | Media
The prime minister said ‘ethical issues’ must be taken into account Campaigners have applauded David Cameron’s statement that new screening techniques must be introduced in “the right way” to confront the “ethical issues” around testing the unborn for...
by Lynn Murray | May 5, 2016 | Media
Myths about Down’s syndrome lead to thousands of abortions every year. A new proposal will make it even harder for parents to resist social pressure If it were made possible, do you think Down’s syndrome should disappear from society?” Put in this stark form,...
