The latter in a series of three films by the Danish Council of Ethics is a film on fetal diagnosis. Knowing or not knowing – it is a question that rapidly grows as the techniques of prenatal diagnosis evolves
29.06.2012Read a summary of the Council's newest report about bioenergy, "Bioenergy, food and ethics in a globalized world"
25.05.2012We are delighted to present The Danish Council of Ethics' 2011 Annual Report. The report gives an overview of the Council's activities in 2011
25.05.2012We are proudly presenting our film Recycling the Body – Organ Donation and Ethics. The film presents various ethical dilemmas regarding donation of organs
21.05.2012On the agenda of the April meeting, is primarily the Council's ongoing project regarding psychiatry. The Council will debate a number of themes which hold numerous athical considerations. An expert is visiting: Anne Lindhardt, consultant and Chairman of The Danish Mental Health Fund
12.04.2012We are pleased to present our film The Debate that Never Dies – Euthanasia and Ethics. The film presents various ethical dilemmas regarding euthanasia as well as an introduction to the working methods of the Council of Ethics
20.03.2012At the March meeting, the themes of life-prolonging treatment and bioenergy, food and ethics, are items on the agenda. The Council will also discuss communication policy, including a council member's role in the media as well as in the public debate
12.03.2012Active euthanasia, euthanasia, mercy killing or killing on request? The concepts are many, but which words are the most appropriate to use when we e.g. discuss whether euthanasia should be legalized? The answers to that question and many more are put to debate by the Council of Ethics in the campaign Ethics and Use of Language
09.03.2012The Council will continue the work with the statement on bioenergy. Furthermore the Council is aiming at approval of a discussion material made by the Working Group on Ethics and Language. Finally, the Council will discuss and decide on their viewpoints regarding a hearing on amendment of the law on artificial insemination
19.02.2012The Council has a packed agenda at this first meeting in 2012. Up for discussion is: A draft version of a debate material prepared by the Working Group on Ethics and Language. To consider three scenarios for a project on bioenergy and food. Last but not least to debate ethical dilemmas regarding resuscitation in connection with cardiac arrest
12.01.2012