Abstract
We do not underestimate the difficulties of legislating on this subject. In addition to the inevitable confrontation with the ethical and moral issues involved, there is the question of the wisdom and effectiveness of regulating a matter so private, yet of such public interest. Legislative consideration of surrogacy may also provide the opportunity to begin to focus on the overall implications of the new reproductive biotechnology- in vitro fertilization, preservation of sperms and eggs, embryo implantation and the like. The problem is how to enjoy the benefits of the technology-especially for infertile couples-while minimizing the risk of abuse. The problem can be addressed only when society decides what its values and objectives are in this troubling, yet promising, area.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 1994
Publication Information
35 Jurimertics Journal 17-29 (1994)
Repository Citation
Palmer, Larry I., "Who Are the Parents Biotechnological Children?" (1994). Faculty Publications. 531.
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/facpubs/531