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Bioethics as a New Human Rights Emphasis in European Research Policy
- Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Volume 2, Number 2, June 1992
- pp. 159-169
- 10.1353/ken.0.0119
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Although issues of morals and ethics remain largely a national matter, the European Community (EC) and the Council of Europe have taken an increasing interest in identifying and harmonizing the often conflicting policies of the European countries on bioethical matters. This article examines the role these organizations are playing and identifies some of the initiatives that have been taken in specific areas.