Critical Review of Donation Policies

Over the summer and autumn of 2010 the HFEA reviewed a number of its policies relating to sperm, egg and embryo donation.  The aim of the review was to ensure HFEA policies facilitate safe and effective donation while protecting the interests of people affected by donation (donor conceived people, donors, parents and recipients).

Laura Witjens of the NGDT was a member of the Advisory Group that oversaw the Review.

The policies under review include:

• the number of families donors can donate to
• expenses and compensation donors can receive for donation
• donation between family members
• the restrictions which donors can place on the use of their gametes or embryos

You can see more about the outcomes of the Donation Review on the HFEA website.