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STS.011. Reproductive Technologies. Outline. Surrogates v genetic parents Death and divorce Genetic engineering of children “wrongful birth.”. surrogates. Baby M case Damaged baby liability? Surrogate v divorcing parents. Death and divorce. Custody of embryos in divorce?
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STS.011 Reproductive Technologies
Outline • Surrogates v genetic parents • Death and divorce • Genetic engineering of children • “wrongful birth.”
surrogates • Baby M case • Damaged baby liability? • Surrogate v divorcing parents
Death and divorce • Custody of embryos in divorce? • MA supreme court: “forced procreation.” • Gay & lesbian divorce • Posthumous parenthood • Lauren Woodward case • MA v British and French laws
Genetic engineering of children • 2001 American Society for Reproductive Medicine decision • 2004 UK HFEA decision • “Saviour siblings” • India • China
“Wrongful birth” • Nicholas Perruche, b 1983 • 2001 court decision • 2002 legislative remedy