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Widow wins court fight to keep late husband's sperm

A widow has won a High Court fight to stop her late husband's sperm being destroyed. But Beth Warren later said she was "downhearted" after the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority said it would appeal the judge's decision.

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Verdict for widow seeking to preserve husband's sperm

The High Court will decide if a widow fighting to stop the destruction of late husband's sperm can keep it in storage for longer than the limit set by the UK fertility regulator.

Beth Warren said she had "absolutely no idea" what the outcome would be. Credit: PA

Physiotherapist Beth Warren, 28, from Birmingham, lost her husband to Warren to cancer two years ago, and placed his sperm in storage.

Mrs Warren, who uses her late husband's first name as her surname, has asked a High Court judge to rule that the sperm could stay in storage for a longer period.

"I have absolutely no idea what the ruling will be," said Mrs Warren. "I think the judge understood that my husband had signed every form he had to. It's all about whether she can find a lawful way to allow it."

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