If the decision had been otherwise, equity would require that the man could force the woman (not his new partner) to go through with the process if she has changed her mind before implantation. How long before we would have seen such a case.

I feel sorry for Ms Evans, but having a child of your own at any cost and on any terms is not a human right. The right to a family life does not refer to such matters. She should consider adopting one of the difficult-to-place children in desperate need of a new family if she is so keen to be a parent.

alexandria, Sheffield, UK

Equality would require that no woman could have an abortion without the consent of the father. Why has this one case caused such interest when the reverse happens on a daily basis. Women regularly have an abortion without the approval of their partner. Do you then now advocate that as soon as an egg is fertisised, then it's fate must be determined by both parents; thereby in some cases forcing a woman to give birth against her will ?

Dave, paignton,

Hmm, I think the law is fine as it is, I wonder how women would feel if ,as happened here the relationship ended, but instead the male wanted to then use the embryo's (which are 50% his) to give his new girlfriend a chance at pregnancy? I can imagine the outcry of women ranting at the rights of ownership over their eggs. I think the man in this tragic affair has maintained a quiet dignity throughout, whilst maintaining his right to chose who bears his children. There are many ethical questions over this case, but I feel at the moment the law has struck the right balance.

David C, chelmsford, England

Most people will sympathise with Ms Evans and I agree that the law should be changed but to what? If Ms Evans did have a baby the biological father would be responsible and as thier relationship is broken down how do you explain that the the child in question?

Explaining to a 10 year old child that mummy wanted you desperately but daddy did not want you at all and was forced because of a prior agreement will not be very helpfull. Possibly in these circumstances the embryo could be inplanted with the full legal ramifications that the child does not have a father?

Joseph Kellie, Edinburgh, Scotland

I do believe your missing a point here Julia.

Why should any one party have the right to stop an agreement?
Why should any one party have the right to force it through?

Or do you believe only the woman should have a choice?

Your point of view - that Every Life created is special, and should be continued would imply that the woman involved should carry not one but all 6 fertilised eggs to term. If she wants to or not.

Martin, Peterborough,