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November 6, 2020 By Guest

The benefits of employers implementing a fertility treatment policy for staff

Marking National Fertility Week our colleagues in the BTO employment team summarise some of the key employment rights and guidance relating to fertility in the workplace.

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November 2, 2020 By Beverley Addison

Fertility Week 2020 – Spotlight on Fertility Law

This week is National Fertility Week 2020. Run annually by Fertility Network UK, Fertility Week sheds a spotlight on the fertility sector and the struggles faced by those going through their fertility journey.

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April 1, 2020 By Beverley Addison

COVID-19 Implications for International Surrogacy Arrangements

There is unlikely to be a single element of our everyday lives which is not touched by Coronavirus. For most, that means sheltering in one place and only travelling for essentials such as food, medicine and to care for vulnerable people. The impact on international travel is one of the most severely impacted sectors, causing chaos for intended parents currently in the middle of an international surrogacy arrangement.

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November 1, 2019 By Guest

#FertilityWeek – Employment Considerations when Creating a Family – Your Questions Answered

In celebration of National Fertility Week 2019, we ask our Fertility specialists to answer your most asked questions about all things Fertility Law. Today we are talking about what happens at work if you are undergoing fertility treatment. We speak to Employment Partner Caroline Carr about the top considerations. [Read more…] about #FertilityWeek – Employment Considerations when Creating a Family – Your Questions Answered

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October 31, 2019 By Beverley Addison

#FertilityWeek: Becoming Parents as a Male Same-Sex Couple – Your Questions Answered

Becoming a dad for the first time is many things. Exciting. Moving. Nerve-wracking! And one thing it shouldn’t be is complicated. If you are in a same-sex relationship, you will often need a bit of help creating your family, and it no doubt comes with many questions! Here we answer the most asked questions from our clients in a male same-sex couple.

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October 30, 2019 By Beverley Addison

#FertilityWeek: Becoming Parents as a Female Same-Sex Couple – Your Questions Answered

Becoming a mum for the first time is many things. Exciting. Moving. Nerve-wracking! And one thing it shouldn’t be is complicated. If you are in a same-sex relationship, you will often need a bit of help creating your family, and it no doubt comes with many questions!  Here we answer the most asked questions from our clients in a female same-sex couple. [Read more…] about #FertilityWeek: Becoming Parents as a Female Same-Sex Couple – Your Questions Answered

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October 29, 2019 By Beverley Addison

#FertilityWeek: Becoming Parents via Surrogacy – Your Questions Answered

In celebration of National Fertility Week 2019, we ask Fertility specialist Beverley Addison to answer your most asked questions about all things Fertility Law.  Today we are talking about becoming parents via surrogacy.

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February 5, 2019 By Beverley Addison

Scottish couple set to become first male same-sex couple to receive IVF on the NHS

It was recently reported that an anonymous male same-sex couple in Scotland are due to become the first to receive IVF for a surrogate in the UK.

[Read more…] about Scottish couple set to become first male same-sex couple to receive IVF on the NHS

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January 4, 2019 By Beverley Addison

Surrogacy Law Now Changed to Allow Applications from Single Parents – and it applies retrospectively for 6 months

The 3 January 2019 brought a change to UK surrogacy law, allowing single parents to apply for a parental order for the first time. We previously reported on this new piece of legislation here.

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November 19, 2018 By Beverley Addison

New Surrogacy Regulations for Parental Orders Laid Before Parliament

Years of campaigning, a High Court case and a snap General election later and we finally have sight of the surrogacy reforms being laid before parliament.

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