Leading Bioethics Center Closes Amidst Crucial Debates
The Anscombe Bioethics Center, a leading voice in ethical debates, is set to close on July 31 due to financial difficulties. The center, serving the Catholic Church in the UK and Ireland, has been praised for its significant contributions to parliamentary discussions on assisted suicide and abortion laws.
The center's closure has sparked disappointment from prominent figures. David Alton, a Catholic member of the House of Lords, expressed regret at the loss of the center's valuable input into ethical debates in Parliament. Professor David Paton, chair of industrial economics at Nottingham University Business School, described the closure as a 'real tragedy', questioning why alternative funding efforts were not explored.
The center's impact was substantial. It published numerous books and papers, and its work was often cited in Parliament. It has helped inform people concerned about assisted suicide and debate issues. The Wellcome Trust recognized the center as one of the leading bioethics research institutions worldwide. Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney and Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht were among prominent Catholics who supported the center or gave its annual memorial lecture.
The center's director, Professor David Albert Jones, announced its closure with 'immense sadness', hoping its work could continue in some form. The center's closure comes amidst ongoing debates in the UK Parliament regarding assisted suicide and abortion laws, leaving a void in ethical discussions.
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