Beyond GM

10/04/2026

Read our latest newsletter for updates on our judicial review of the Genetic Technology Regulations https://mailchi.mp/beyond-gm/court-date-and-dandelions. If you think all GMOs should be traceable in our environment and our food, please donate to our legal fund today: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-hidden-gmos

27/03/2026

Two new Beyond GM briefings explore the likely next stages for the UK’s deregulation of gene editing: farm animals and microorganisms. But the picture is considerably more complicated than the government may want us to believe.

Two new Beyond GM briefings explore the likely next stages for the UK's deregulation of gene editing: farm animals and microorganisms. But the picture is considerably more complicated than the government may want us to believe.

25/03/2026

As voters in Scotland and Wales contemplate going to the polls in May, we are calling on all parties to commit to maintaining and strengthening precautionary approaches to all genetically modified organisms in food and farming. Read our briefs here & if you are in Scotland or Wales send them to your candidates when you can:

As voters in Scotland and Wales prepare to go to the polls in May, we are calling on all parties to commit to maintaining and strengthening precautionary approaches to genetically modified organisms in food and farming.

12/02/2026

In May, the High Court will be asked to consider whether the new rules around precision bred GMOs,which were signed into law last year, unlawfully removed regulatory safeguards. Wicked Leeks mag by Riverford looks at some key issues of our court case https://wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/news/the-agtivist-concerns-over-precision-breeding-mount-ahead-of-high-court-hearing-in-may

11/02/2026

Researchers say that the precision bred GMO dandelions will be “enabling us to build a new, domestic rubber supply that strengthens UK resilience”. Currently 0% of the global rubber supply comes from dandelions…Estimates suggest 1 acre of optimised dandelions might produce enough for 250 truck tires…. https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/02/first-precision-breeding-and-low-emissions-projects-awarded-funding/

22/01/2026

UPDATE: this is a fast moving story. It turns out the initial report was an abridged version of a much longer report that the government is trying to suppress. Keep your eye on this developing story

A new UK Government report treats biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as a national security risk. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-security-assessment-on-global-biodiversity-loss-ecosystem-collapse-and-national-security

Check out our threads on X and Bluesky giving some background on the government's destructive thinking on growth versus the environment - and how we have been engaging with these issues as "values-based, ethically loaded, food system, ecological & governance issues central to ecosystem health & food security" for years!

Links here
X: https://x.com/Beyond_GM/status/2014315971243032692?s=20
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyond-gm.bsky.social/post/3mczdey3pjk2j

05/01/2026

The Citizens’ Charter for Transparency, Accountability & Choice in the Use of Genetic Technologies sets out clear principles for how – including gene editing & “precision breeding” – should be governed in the UK. Read & use it to inform your choices/actions: https://beyond-gm.org/citizens-charter-on-genetic-technologies-upholds-choice-and-transparency/

05/01/2026

New research shows gene editing can cause lasting disruption to genome function through “chromatin fatigue” – even when DNA appears to have repaired itself – raising serious questions about UK deregulation, which assumes precision equals safety. Read more: https://beyond-gm.org/gene-editing-can-cause-significant-dna-damage-heres-why-it-matters-for-uk-regulation/

30/12/2025

Genetic engineering can't be contained in living systems. Engineered genes & microbes inevitably spread, exposing regulatory blind spots & challenging assumptions of control, precaution & accountability. We'll be keeping an eye on 'wild' GMOs from now on.

Genetic engineering cannot be contained in living systems. From bees to crops, engineered genes and microbes inevitably spread, exposing regulatory blind spots and challenging assumptions of control, precaution and accountability in rapidly deregulating governance frameworks. Here's why we are going

11/12/2025

‘Tis the season…🌲🌲🧑‍🎄 If you believe that we have a right to know when there are ‘precision bred’ GMOs in our foods or fields please support the crowdfunder for our judicial review. We are challenging the government on behalf of the 8 in 10 who demand to know. DONATE today https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-hidden-gmos/