There is plenty in the bill to cause concern, says expert in medical law and ethics.
- Reader in Law, University of Strathclyde
In the rest of the UK, a person who causes the loss of pregnancy can be charged with ‘child destruction’.
Although patients in England have a right to ask for a second opinion, there’s no legal requirement for doctors to provide one.
A womb transplant can be life changing for the recipient, but there are serious ethical considerations too.
A medical lawyer explains what a parent can expect when their newborn requires specialist care on a neonatal ward.
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