Review of assisted reproduction techniques, laws, and regulations in Muslim countries
Dublin Core
Title
Review of assisted reproduction techniques, laws, and regulations in Muslim countries
Author
Kooli, Chokri
Language
English
Publication Date
20200100
Abstract
Background: Fourteen Muslim countries were explored for available national laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning assisted reproduction techniques (ART). These documents were studied with total consideration of the ethical and religious principles followed by Islamic religion. This study found different types of legal documents issued by legislatives [sic] authorities, ethical committees, or professional bodies. Documents reviewed are directly related to assisted reproduction techniques medical use, access, or research in the field of ART.
Main body of the abstract: Most of the studied documents showed various degrees of deficiencies concerning legal or ethical protections and considerations. Certain documents that were examined need to be updated or amended in order to follow the continuous medical progress. The research also showed certain difficulty of legislating in countries characterized by multiculturalism and different ethical and religious traits and beliefs. Recently, Muslim legislators have made many efforts. However, the spread of legal documents among the Muslim countries is partial in volume and nature.
Short conclusion: The comparison of the content with international documents shows us that most of assisted reproductions legal documents in use in the studied countries demonstrate numerous deficiencies in term of structure, nature, and the coverage of controversial subjects.
Main body of the abstract: Most of the studied documents showed various degrees of deficiencies concerning legal or ethical protections and considerations. Certain documents that were examined need to be updated or amended in order to follow the continuous medical progress. The research also showed certain difficulty of legislating in countries characterized by multiculturalism and different ethical and religious traits and beliefs. Recently, Muslim legislators have made many efforts. However, the spread of legal documents among the Muslim countries is partial in volume and nature.
Short conclusion: The comparison of the content with international documents shows us that most of assisted reproductions legal documents in use in the studied countries demonstrate numerous deficiencies in term of structure, nature, and the coverage of controversial subjects.
Primary Classification
14.1
Secondary Classification
14.1; 1.2
Primary keywords
Islamic ethics [pri]; law [pri]; regulation [pri]; reproductive technologies [pri]
Secondary keywords
cryopreservation; data collection; embryo research; fatwa; infertility; Koran; legislation; multiple pregnancy; sharia; sunna; surrogate mothers
Subject
Algeria; Bahrain; Egypt; Jordan; Lebanon; Malaysia; Morocco; Pakistan; Qatar; Republic of Turkey; Saudi Arabia; Sultanate of Oman; Tunisia; United Arab Emirates
Subject
Qur'an
Journal Article
Middle East Fertility Journal 2020; 24:8 [Online first]. Accessed: 2019 December 16
Link for Internet access
Note
© The Author(s) 2019. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Primary Document Type
j
Subject Captions
r
Bibliography
55 refs.
ISSN
20903251 (online)
Collection
Citation
“Review of assisted reproduction techniques, laws, and regulations in Muslim countries,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 16, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/38075.