Britain on Tuesday created history by becoming the first country to legalise children conceived with DNA from three parents after lawmakers voted in favour of the controversial procedure that sparked a fierce ethical debate with senior Church figures. In the House of Commons, 382 MPs were in favour and 128 against the technique that stops genetic diseases being passed from mother to child.
During the historic debate, ministers said the technique was “light at the end of a dark tunnel” for families.Proponents said the backing was “good news for progressive medicine”. A further vote is required in the House of lords for complete clearance.