The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the scope of our National Health Service during the Government’s efforts to combat coronavirus. Hospital staff are under immense pressure, risking their lives and many are working in unfamiliar roles during these abnormal circumstances. The Government has guaranteed an indemnity for healthcare professionals as part of their response toContinue reading “COVID-19: Does the ‘Bolam’ test still set the standard?”
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UK Surrogacy: Should civil courts still have a central role in a women’s reproductive choices?
Recently, the UK Supreme Court awarded damages for a commercial surrogacy arrangement which took place in California, after a woman pursued the NHS for negligence. This case not only depicts the personal struggles of infertility, but also demonstrates that surrogacy law in the UK is no longer fit for purpose. California has one of theContinue reading “UK Surrogacy: Should civil courts still have a central role in a women’s reproductive choices?”
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