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We are the UK Government's advisory body on new developments in human genetics and how they impact on individual lives. We give the Government advice on human genetics with a particular focus on the social, ethical and legal issues. One of our key roles is to promote debate and to listen to what the public and our stakeholders have to say. We are committed to openness and transparency.
The Commission is made up of twenty-one members including experts in genetics, ethics, law and consumer affairs. The Chair is Professor Jonathan Montgomery. We also have a Consultative Panel of people who have direct experience of living with genetic conditions and who act as a sounding board for our reports and recommendations.
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News
- Genetic Relatedness Testing (including paternity testing)
- HGC issues information for people considering buying these tests
- Human Genetics Commission sets new standards for direct-to-consumer genetic tests
- In response to the growth of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing market the HGC has produced a 'Common Framework of Principles'
Key dates
- 10th World Congress of Bioethics
- This congress is held under the Auspices of the International Association of Bioethics. It will be held in Singapore and runs until 31 July 2010.