Xavier Symons

Xavier Symons is a Masters student in philosophy at Sydney University and has a keen interest in bioethics. Aside from his studies he enjoys playing guitar and reading American literature. He has contributed to a number of online publications, in addition to his work with BioEdge.

Academics continue to spar over conscientious objection

Xavier Symons | 13 Oct 2018 |

tags: conscience, conscientious objection

Some argue it's about conscience; others say it's about real issues.

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NHS terminates contracts over waste disposal scandal

Xavier Symons | 13 Oct 2018 |

tags: uk, waste disposal

Hundreds of tonnes of waste, including human body parts, had accumulated.

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Capital punishment abolished in Washington State

Xavier Symons | 13 Oct 2018 |

tags: death penalty, law, washington state

The State Supreme Court said that the death penalty was 'racially biased'

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MSF ordered off Nauru

Xavier Symons | 13 Oct 2018 |

tags: mental health, msf, refugees

MSF has called for the immediate evacuation of asylum seekers from the island

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Australian man convicted of counselling his wife to suicide

Xavier Symons | 5 Oct 2018 |

tags: australia, law, suicide

The man stood to gain A$1.4 million in life insurance.

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Japan set to allow gene editing of human embryos

Xavier Symons | 5 Oct 2018 |

tags: embryo research, gene editing, japan

An expert panel released new guidelines late last month.

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Canada: the latest surrogacy hotspot?

Xavier Symons | 5 Oct 2018 |

tags: canada, commercial surrogacy, law, surrogacy

Data suggests that almost half of intending parents live abroad.

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Inquiry into NHS blood scandal begins

Xavier Symons | 30 Sep 2018 |

tags: blood transfusions, haemophilia, nhs, uk

A public inquiry has begun into the use of contaminated blood for patients with bleeding disorders.

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Trump administration to review human fetal tissue research

Xavier Symons | 30 Sep 2018 |

tags: fetal tissue research, health and human services, us

HHS is conducting an audit of all acquisitions involving human fetal tissue.

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India’s Supreme Court rules on biometric ID system

Xavier Symons | 30 Sep 2018 |

tags: identity, india, law, privacy

The Indian government will be restricted in its use of the system's data

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French ethics committee opposes euthanasia, endorses IVF for all women

Xavier Symons | 30 Sep 2018 |

tags: assisted reproduction, euthanasia, france, law, same-sex parenting

The report recommends palliative sedation as a legal alternative.

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Charlie Gard amendment introduced into British parliament

Xavier Symons | 15 Sep 2018 |

tags: best interests, charlie gard, law, uk

The amendment would allow mediation before disputes go to court.

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“Baby factories” in the Ukraine exposed

Xavier Symons | 15 Sep 2018 |

tags: commercial surrogacy, law, surrogacy, ukraine

Surrogates have been mistreated by the country's largest surrogacy company.

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Alcor sued for freezing man’s head but not his body

Xavier Symons | 15 Sep 2018 |

tags: cremation, cryonics, life extension, professional conduct

The man's body was cremated and sent to his family.

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When is it ethical to dig up the dead?

Xavier Symons | 15 Sep 2018 |

tags: burial, death, respect for dead

Archaeologists are not the only ones asking the question

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