We are very concerned by the fact that while the importance of ethics has been recognized to the extent that it is being taught in primary schools, there seems to be no serious attempt for such ethical discourse to take place on serious public policy issues. With reference to the proposed amendments to the 2012 Embryo Protection Act, we urge the government to not rush but rather to promote a genuine deliberation which processes inputs from experts in all relevant fields on foreseeable effects, as befitting an issue concerning the most basic human values.  

Dr Clive Zammit (University of Malta)

Dr Mark Sultana (University of Malta)

Mr Vincent Riolo (University of Malta)

Dr Manuel Vella (University of Malta)

Ms Mariana Sacco (Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary),

Ms Ruth Mifsud Mamo (Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary),

Mr Francois Zammit (St Edward’s College)

Ms Stephanie Falzon (St Aloysius College Sixth Form)

Ms Anne Marie Vincenti

Mr Robert Farrugia,

Mr David Schembri

Lecturers, teachers and graduates of philosophy