Some countries have so-called ethics committees whose task it is to discuss matters of ethical importance such as for instance gene- and biotechnology.

Ethics committees have been part of the discussion and debate concerning genetic engineering and vegetables as well as genetic engineering and medicine.

What is the role of ethics committees today and how do they fit into an overall political agenda? Should they? How powerful are ethics committees and what types of issues are relevant to ethics committees?

Keynote speakers on ethics committees take a closer look at questions such as these and more.