Kettell, Steven, 1973-. (2009) Did secularism win out? The debate over the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. Political Quarterly, Vol.80 (No.1). pp. 67-75. ISSN 0032-3179

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Abstract

The debate over the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill marks the latest in a series of conflicts between secularism and religion in the public sphere. The failure of religiously motivated campaigners to alter the Bill's most substantive and controversial provisions, however, should not be seen as a victory for a homogeneous secular camp. Although campaigners motivated by religious belief were almost universally opposed to the Bill, secular campaigners reflected a more varied mix of opinion. Moreover, the degree of organisation and mobilisation shown by the religious lobby during the course of the debate, are a sign that attempts to secure a greater role for religion in the public sphere are likely to remain a prominent feature of British political life.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Great Britain. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, Secularism -- Great Britain, Church and state -- Great Britain, Religion and politics -- Great Britain, Human reproduction -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Political Quarterly
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0032-3179
Date:	9 March 2009
Volume:	Vol.80
Number:	No.1
Page Range:	pp. 67-75
Identification Number:	10.1111/j.1467-923X.2009.01959.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/2907

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