The Ethical and Legal Consequences of Posthumous Reproduction

The Ethical and Legal Consequences of Posthumous Reproduction
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 9781317664840
ISBN-13 : 1317664841
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Book Synopsis The Ethical and Legal Consequences of Posthumous Reproduction by : Browne Lewis

Download or read book The Ethical and Legal Consequences of Posthumous Reproduction written by Browne Lewis and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-10-26 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Posthumous reproduction refers to the procedure that enables a child to be conceived using the gametes of a dead person. Advances in reproductive technology mean it is now possible to assist in creating a life after you die, and in recent years the number of women who have attempted to get pregnant using posthumous reproduction has increased. However, the law in many jurisdictions has not put regulations in place to deal with the ethical and legal consequences that arise as a result of posthumous reproduction. This is the first book to exclusively focus on posthumous reproduction. The book comprehensively explores the legal and ethical issues surrounding posthumous reproduction in a number of jurisdictions including the US, Israel, the UK and France. The book looks at a number of issues including: ascertaining the wishes of the dead and protecting the reproductive rights of men who have deposited frozen sperm in clinics prior to their deaths; cases involving people who want to acquire fresh sperm from deceased or incompetent men and determining who should have the right to accept the sperm; identifying the parents of the posthumously conceived child; and discussing the need to promote the best interests of the child. The book critically examines the current laws that are in place and proposes additional regulations and policies in order to effectively regulate posthumous reproduction.


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