Clones, Controversy, and Criminal Law: A Comment on the Proposal for Legislation Governing Assisted Human Reproduction

Authors

  • Timothy Caulfield

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/alr1409

Abstract

In the past few years there has been a tremendous amount of regulatory conflict and social controversy in the area of reproductive genetics. The Canadian government has recently released a proposal for legislating in this complex arena. Although the proposed Bill contains many positive elements, it is argued that the use of the criminal law as a regulatory mechanism is neither warranted nor appropriate. The author suggests a more flexible and responsive system of moratoriums and licences that would enable review and adjustment to the realities of emerging reproductive technologies is a better approach.

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Published

2001-09-01

Issue

Vol 39, No 2

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