A critique of ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops

The ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops as reported by the Nuffield Bioethics Committee are summarised. A critique of their findin gs is presented. It is argued that the apparent benefits are outweighed by the ecological, social and economic costs, and that the yields of some gene tically modified crops are poorer when compared to conventional species. Fu rthermore, the current regulations are far too lax for consumer protection. There is an urgent need for a critical and disinterested review of the sci entific basis of the research.