A Genetic Surveillance State? | NHS to Sequence Every Baby’s DNA at Birth

A Genetic Surveillance State? | NHS to Sequence Every Baby’s DNA at Birth

Is Britain sleepwalking into a genetic surveillance state?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a sweeping new NHS policy: every newborn baby in the UK will undergo full genomic sequencing. Framed as a revolution in personalised medicine, critics warn it could open the door to data misuse, discrimination, and state overreach.

Former NHS Trust CEO Dr Peter Carter OBE joins Dr Renée to discuss the medical benefits, ethical pitfalls, and national security concerns raised by this bold new move.

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