Working Groups

Gene editing working group

The Gene editing working group (GEWG) has been convened by BVA Policy Committee to develop a BVA position on the ethics of gene editing in animals, in preparedness for the implementation of the Gene Editing (Precision Breeding) Act 2023.

Find out more information about the working group's scope and remit. 

Members

  • Madeleine Campbell – Chair
  • Anna Judson – BVA Junior Vice President
  • Justine Shotton – BVA Senior Vice President
  • Fritha Langford – BVA Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel
  • Polly Compston – BVA Policy Committee
  • Emily Craven – BVA 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.