Committee controversy over genetic screening
News Article 24 March 2005
A controversial report suggesting that parents could gain the right to choose the sex of their babies has prompted division among MPs.
Kelly backs stem cell research
Press Review 2 February 2005
Ruth Kelly has confirmed she supports the government's policy on encouraging stem-cell research.
MPs cautious over new curbs on animal rights activists
Press Review 25 January 2005
New proposals targeting animal rights activists by creating an offence of harassment could affect human rights, a parliamentary inquiry has warned.
Ministers target animal rights extremists
Press Review 20 January 2005
The government is to introduce a new type of criminal offence, which targets "economic sabotage" by animal rights activists.
Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
Legislation 23 November 2004
"Legislation will be introduced to establish the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and the powers the police and others have to fight crime will be strengthened. In particular, the Bill will introduce new measures to deal with harassment by animal rights extremists."
