Gene editing working group
The Gene editing working group (GEWG) has been convened by ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Policy Committee to develop a ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ position on the ethics of gene editing in animals, in preparedness for the implementation of the Gene Editing (Precision Breeding) Act 2023.
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Members
- Madeleine Campbell – Chair
- Anna Judson – ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Junior Vice President
- Justine Shotton – ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Senior Vice President
- Fritha Langford – ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel
- Polly Compston – ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Policy Committee
- Emily Craven – ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Policy Committee
- Rose Jackson – British Cattle Veterinary Association
- Charlotte Commins – British Veterinary Poultry Association
- Richard Piercy – Royal Veterinary College
- Dominic Wells – Royal Veterinary College
Meeting minutes
The group are using the information gathered from their discussions to develop a policy position.
The key principles document records the broad principles underpinning the work of the working group, which has been the foundation for all discussions.
Contact
We welcome comments via our Policy Officer, Hannah Killeen.