EC ethics advisory body publishes newsletter 'Ethically Speaking' 06/01/04. By the Public Health Genetics Unit The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) has published the second issue of their newsletter, 'Ethically Speaking'.

The EGE advises the European Commission on issues related to the ethics of science and new technologies as they relate to Community legislation and policies. Each issue of their newsletter brings together contributions from European national ethics committees, detailing their objectives, past and current work, and contact information.

This second issue [PDF 1.94MB] is expanded to include information from some future Member States and organisations outside the European Union. The newsletter also has an update of the EGE's latest activities.

The EGE's aim is to publicise the activities of the various committees in order to identify common areas of interest and perhaps foster collaborations. With the number of Member States increasing in May 2004, the EGE recognises the need to improve communication between national ethics committees and "facilitate contacts and exchange".

The newsletter also could be a useful beginning resource for those seeking information on a country's perspectives on ethics issues and their areas of specific national interest.

Article courtesy of the Public Health Genetics Unit .