‘Need For A Father’ In IVF To Be Axed
(wz) Single women and lesbian couples will have greater access to IVF treatment under proposed laws announced yesterday.
Doctors at present have to take into account “the need of the child for a father” when carrying out treatment. But under the draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill, the requirement is scrapped. The move was welcomed by Ruth Yahel, 41, a television executive from north-west London, who had IVF treatment at a private clinic using the sperm of her gay best friend. more…
From: »The Daily Telegraph« (UK)