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Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Europe. Towards Legal Coherence and Policy Recommendations

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  • Präg, Patrick
  • Mills, Melinda C.

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Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are a controversial topic for the general public and policy makers alike. ART regulations touch upon many ethical sentiments and various areas of policy-making. Europe is a world leader in the utilization of ART, yet there is limited research on policies, practices, and legislation across time or between countries. The first aim of this report is examine how key ART policies and legislation have changed across time and vary between countries. To achieve this goal, we analyze data from the International Federation of Fertility Societies Surveillance reports for European and selected countries, describing ART policies and practices from 1997 to 2012. A second objective is to understand the national normative climate in which ART policies and legislation are made, with a focus on family values and ART. Finally, in light of the differences between countries and national normative structures; we conclude that it is unrealistic to harmonize ART policies on all grounds. We likewise highlight the need for reliable data and monitoring.

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  • Präg, Patrick & Mills, Melinda C., 2017. "Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Europe. Towards Legal Coherence and Policy Recommendations," SocArXiv dehxk_v1, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:socarx:dehxk_v1
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/dehxk_v1
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