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Maternity leave rights to be introduced for parents through surrogacy
Some days I feel very proud of what we do here, and today is one of those days. After a campaign of more than five years, I am thrilled to post that the government announced yesterday that they would be introducing adoption leave (equivalent to maternity leave) rights...
ITV Daybreak interviews first single dad to become a parent through UK surrogacy
Today’s ITV Daybreak featured Kyle Casson, a single dad who we are proud to be working with on his journey to become the first single parent through surrogacy in the UK. Well done to Kyle for speaking out so bravely, and for being such a great a champion for solo...
NGA quoted in The Guardian – Gay sperm donor pays maintenance for ‘his’ children
The Guardian has reported the case of NGA client Mark Langridge, a sperm donor pursued for maintenance payments: "Natalie Gamble, founder of Natalie Gamble Associates, the UK's foremost experts on fertility law, says the law in this area changed a few years ago. "Had...
Should surrogate mothers still have an absolute right to change their minds? – Article published in Bionews
Natalie has written a comment piece for Bionews criticising the unchallengeable position surrogate mothers are currently given by UK surrogacy law. Natalie criticises the legal position as outdated. Very few surrogacy arrangements do go wrong (a proportion of roughly...
Whose information is it anyway? Information rights after donor conception – Article published in Fertility Network UK magazine
We have written an article for Fertility Network UK magazine about UK legal rights to information if you are conceived through donor conception at a UK licensed fertility clinic. It sets out the role of the HFEA, and what information can be accessed and when. Read the...
NGA leading international surrogacy case – judge awards parenthood to gay dads after Indian surrogate ‘disappears’
The Telegraph and Daily Mail have today reported the international surrogacy case of D and L (surrogacy) 2012. The case marks a legal first: the court agreeing to make a parental order after the surrogate mother could not be found to give her consent. We are proud to...
Pressure mounts on the government to give surrogacy families equal rights
A joint claim has been lodged at the High Court challenging the lack of maternity leave rights for families through surrogacy. Surrogacy UK and a mother directly affected are together seeking a declaration from the High Court that the current law is unfair. The issue...
Corrie update – a friend’s life changing offer
Friday’s episode saw Tina offer to be Gary and Izzy’s surrogate following much deliberation. Working with a friend is a common route to finding a surrogate in the UK given that professional surrogacy agencies are barred here (although there are a few non profit making...
HFEA launches mitochondria replacement public consultation – have your say
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has this week launched a public consultation on new, IVF-based, techniques designed to avoid mitochondrial disease. UK researchers are working on these new medical techniques that could allow women to avoid...
NGA part of HFEA National Donation Strategy Group
The UK’s regulator of fertility treatment, the HFEA, undertook a wide ranging public consultation last year, which looked at the barriers and motivations to egg and sperm donation in the UK. The review uncovered numerous barriers to donation, some which could be...
Surrogacy needs a sensible national and international framework – Article published in International Family Law
The Hague Conference on Private International Law announced last year that it was looking at regulating international surrogacy arrangements. Although the process is at an early stage, any international treaty on surrogacy could have a significant impact on the...
Corrie update – keeping it in the family works well
Last night saw Katy’s offer to carry sister Izzy’s baby cause unrest amongst the family. In our experience, family-based surrogacy arrangements are usually incredibly positive. The existing relationship between the surrogate and the intended parents provides a solid...
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