01 Jul, 2021
UK High Court awards parenthood following international surrogacy, despite potential illegality in the country of birth
The High Court has awarded legal parenthood to a British couple who had a little boy via a surrogacy arrangement which (without the parents’ knowledge) may have been unlawful in the country where their baby was born (country Z)
04 Jun, 2021
Parental Responsibility granted to a non-birth mother in a disputed lesbian parenting case
Jade and Heidi write for the Review about an important decision on same-sex parenting where the court ruled in favour of the non-birth mother.
17 May, 2021
Gender Recognition Act reform: why the government is failing transgender people
Natalie writes for the Review, commenting on the government’s recent decision to not substantively reform the Gender Recognition Act.
30 Apr, 2021
Surrogacy for non-biological parents
Can I pursue surrogacy if I have no biological link to my child? We have outlined the different options for securing rights as a non-biological parent through surrogacy.
12 Apr, 2021
LBT Women’s Health Week: Webinar with Natalie Gamble
LBT Women’s Health Week 2021 included a webinar talk on donor conception options for LBT women, led by Fertility Network UK.
08 Apr, 2021
British Infertility Association (BICA) training – the law for transgender fertility patients
Jade was happy to give some training to infertility counsellors with the BCIA about the law on fertility and parenthood for transgender parents.
31 Mar, 2021
High Court rules that parents can authorise puberty blocking treatment for transgender children and young people
The High Court has ruled that parents and carers with parental responsibility can lawfully consent to their children and young people being prescribed puberty blockers.
23 Mar, 2021
Fertility law masterclass from Natalie Gamble
Natalie talks all things surrogacy, IVF, donor eggs and sperm, LGBTQ family building and more in a masterclass for Fertility IQ.
02 Mar, 2021
Thinking of surrogacy in Colombia or Mexico?
Thinking of surrogacy in Colombia or Mexico? Make sure you’ve considered the legal issues and more. In 2021, the newest surrogacy hot spots we are being asked about are Colombia and Mexico in South America.
10 Feb, 2021
Legal rights for modern families – podcast with Natalie Gamble
Natalie Gamble spoke to the Chambers Inspire LGBT+ Committee for their podcast.
