Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Assisted human reproduction techniques: necessities, achievements and the need

Author
Mir Ghasem Jafarzadeh
Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to show that the current Iranian law is poor and unclear in the area of legal and ethical aspects of using ART in human reproduction. Legal literature of this area is also poor and possibly misleading. It is also shown that the proposed draft to the Parliament is also non-embracing and inefficient. To tackle this problem a new legislation is needed. To achieve this aim making a widespread and multidisciplinary study is suggested. For this purpose, it is attempted to identify the matters in question and legal gaps in light of a comparative study. It is also suggested that the legislation is to be all embracing and comprehensive covering all aspects of the required issues. For having a guideline to make legislation, the following principles are suggested:(1) the welfare and interests of any person born or to be born as a result of a treatment procedure are paramount;(2) human life should be preserved and protected; (3) the interests of the family should be considered; (4) infertile couples should be assisted in fulfilling their desire to have children.
Keywords
Assisted Reproductive Techniques
consent
legislation
Moral Codes
Sanctions
Human fertilization and embryology act 1990
Human fertilization and embryology authority, code of practice 1993
Human fertilization and embryology authority, draft treatment center: questions to ask consultation: annex b, 1995
Human fertilization and embryology authority, sex selection, public consultation document 1993
Human fertilization and embryology authority, donated ovarian tissue in embryo research and assisted conception report, July 1994
Surrogacy arrangement act 1985
Famly law reform act 1987
Abortion act 1967 amended in 1990
Infertility treatment act 1995 as amendedin 1998
Infertility treatment (amendment) act 1997
Infertility treatment regulations 1997
Family law act 1975
Surrogate parenthood act 1988
Substitute parent agreement act 1994
Surrogacy contract act 1993
Artificial conception act 1985
Artificial conception amendment act 2000
Journal of Reproduction & Infertility
Volume 2, Issue 1
Winter 2001
Pages 4-16