Addressing the Barriers for Same-Sex Female Couples in Accessing IVF

Authors

  • Ella King University of Kent

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/fal.1501

Abstract

This policy report identifies and address the financial, geographical and social obstacles same-sex female couples in the UK face when accessing in vitro fertilisation (IVF). It also proposes practical yet achievable, long and short-term actions that the government can take to ensure same-sex couples have equitable access to IVF.

Author Biography

Ella King, University of Kent

LLB with Honours Graduate 2025, Kent Law School, University of Kent, UK.

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Published

14-06-2026

How to Cite

King, E. (2026). Addressing the Barriers for Same-Sex Female Couples in Accessing IVF. Feminists@law, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/fal.1501

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Race, Sexuality and Gender Justice Policy Reports

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