Leader: Conception and conscience - The Guardian 17th May 2008

Britain has been spared the culture wars that beset America. Most of the time there is sufficient distance between religion and politics to allow individual consciences to breathe. But next week MPs will consider a clutch of issues concerning the beginnings of human life. In scrutinising the human fertilisation and embryology bill, the Commons will debate conception, termination and medical assistance for people who need it to have a baby. The series of parliamentary votes will come in quick succession, but each will raise different moral questions that need to be disentangled

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