Assisted human reproduction--legal rights of the unborn in respect of avoidable damage

The author describes various risks to the foetus arising from assisted reproduction technology (ART). These risks are examined from the legal viewpoint, especially considering the rights of the foetus as interpreted in a number of jurisdictions. He distinguishes between the avoidable and inherent ri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Medicine and law 2007-06, Vol.26 (2), p.325-337
1. Verfasser:	Adam, G M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Female Fetus Genetics Harm Reduction Human Rights - legislation & jurisprudence Humans Jurisdiction Legal systems Legislation Pregnancy Preimplantation Diagnosis Reproductive Techniques, Assisted - legislation & jurisprudence Reproductive technology Rights Sexual reproduction
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Zusammenfassung:	The author describes various risks to the foetus arising from assisted reproduction technology (ART). These risks are examined from the legal viewpoint, especially considering the rights of the foetus as interpreted in a number of jurisdictions. He distinguishes between the avoidable and inherent risks to the foetus resulting from ART and the potential hazards of ART relevant to criminal law. The basic internationally accepted conventions on foetal rights are compared relative to decisions in a number of cases heard and decided.
ISSN:	0723-1393