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Title:From the grave to the cradle: the possibility of post-mortem gamete retrieval and reproduction in South Africa?
Author:Kruuse, HelenISNI
Year:2012
Periodical:South African Journal on Human Rights (ISSN 0258-7203)
Volume:28
Issue:3
Pages:532-552
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:contraception
family planning
technology
death
human rights
External link:https://doi.org/10.1080/19962126.2012.11865059
Abstract:The development of reproductive technologies in the last century, such as effective contraceptive methods, artificial insemination, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, amongst others, has fundamentally reshaped traditional concepts of reproduction parenthood and has raised practical and ethical concerns. This article describes one such development, namely, post-mortem gamete retrieval (PMGR) for the purposes of posthumous reproduction. In exploring the particular concerns arising from this technology, the author argues that South Africa lacks a coherent, considered approach to the issue. In considering models adopted in overseas jurisdictions, and the various bases for the legalization of such a procedure, she adopts an interest theory of rights to argue for restricted access to such a technology in suitable circumstances. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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