Immediately after the adoption of the Declaration, IBC committed itself to contribute to the promotion of the Declaration by pursuing and deepening the reflection on the principles set forth therein. The first report drawn up by IBC in this context and finalized in May 2007 concerns the principle of consent, which comprises articles 6 and 7 of the Declaration. The new series of publications, starting with this volume on consent, is intended to effectively and broadly disseminate the IBC reflection and deliberations concerning specific principles of the Declaration, thus fostering reflection and facilitating action of all stakeholders involved, whether they be teachers, students, researchers, clinicians, patients or politicians