Govt introduces bioethics commission

Wed, 13 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: The government introduced on Tuesday a National
Bioethics Commission (KBN), which will oversee and provide
recommendation on all scientific issues from the ethical
point of view.

Chairman of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Umar
Anggara Jenie said the commission was necessary as biotechnology
development has become more advanced and the country needs to
have solid arguments on its scientific researches from the
ethical perspective.

The commission will serve a four-year term and will
be represented by 35 members from various fields, including
scientists, medical experts, ethical experts and religious
leaders.

The commission is expected to hold its first meeting on Dec.
1, 2004. -- JP

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