Regulating Consent to Organ and Embryo Donation

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (2012) 9:49–55

U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 137

Posted: 22 Oct 2018

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Bernadette Richards

University of Adelaide - School of Law

Date Written: October 18, 2018

Abstract

As rational adults, we are free to elect what is (or is not) done to our bodies. However, this strong freedom does not extend to the borders of life. Control over the uses of our biological material is constrained and uncertain at law. Our article examines the legal condition of embryos and organs: how law conceptualises them and regulates their uses.

Keywords: medical law, embryo donation, organ donation

JEL Classification: K00, K30, K32, K39

Suggested Citation

Richards, Bernadette, Regulating Consent to Organ and Embryo Donation (October 18, 2018). Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (2012) 9:49–55, U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 137, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3269078

Bernadette Richards (Contact Author)

University of Adelaide - School of Law ( email )

Adelaide, South Australia 5005
Australia

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