If passed, the bill aims to simplify procedures for making and enforcing local authority bylaws by introducing an alternative procedure for local authorities.

BBC: Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee

Groups opposed to stem cell work on embryos say the use of embryos is immoral and unnecessary, because the procedure destroys the embryo and because an alternative is available.

BBC: Q&A: UK stem cell first

They saw that this non-invasive procedure had the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment as a non-toxic alternative to chemotherapy.

CNN: Biography: Naomi Halas

"The Essure procedure is typically performed as an outpatient procedure and is intended to be a less invasive and a less costly alternative to tubal ligation, the leading form of birth control worldwide, " says Oberweis.

FORBES: Magazine Article

In the case of Caesareans, knowing how to prepare for the procedure, being aware of the opportunities open to them during surgery, learning alternative positions for breastfeeding and ways to improve recovery can all radically improve the experience for many women, even if a Caesarean was not their original preference.

BBC: Antenatal advice 'perpetuates C-section myths'