personhood
What does it mean to be a ‘person’? We all think we know the answer, but philosophers and ethicists have contested the idea for decades. Today’s... Read more.
Public policy
Jenny Pollock, Associate Head of Public policy on the continued opposition to assisted suicide We thank God recently for several pieces of good news around assisted... Read more.
Abortion in Northern Ireland: Devolving the problem?
After a breakdown in the power-sharing agreement at Stormont in January 2017, Westminster has been caretaking ever since, and has been in power ever since. In July... Read more.
Transgender on trial
Court cases challenge ideology Review by Jennie Pollock, CMF Associate Head of Public Policy In March this year judges gave permission for Keira Bell, and a woman... Read more.
Personhood & Ageing
A Positive Christian Alternative Jennie Pollock considers two narratives about personhood and how they view the ageing process and older people We live in a culture... Read more.
Vaccinations
Ethical challenges in the fight against infectious diseases Review by Jennie PollockCMF Associate Head of Public PolicyIn August, Australia’s ABC News reported... Read more.
‘DIY home abortion’ regulations in the UK
Are they set to stay despite safety concerns? Review by David Smithard, Triple Helix editor & Jennie Pollock, CMF Associate Head of Public Policy In March... Read more.
‘Puberty blockers’ for transgender children
High Court rules they are ‘innovative and experimental’ treatments Review by Jennie Pollock – CMF Associate Head of Public Policy In December,... Read more.
Vaccine tyranny? Covid vaccine controversies rage on
At the time of writing, Westminster has just dropped its ‘vaccination passport’ plans for crowded venues in England, but has rolled out a voluntary... Read more.
Review: Book: 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
When I was in hospital recovering from an operation a few years ago, I was visited by a robot. It was part of a project being piloted in the hospital to cheer up... Read more.
