The grave's a fine and private place : a preliminary exploration of the law relating to posthumous sperm retrieval for procreation
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Nienaber, A.G. (Annelize Gertruida)
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The Verloren van Themaat Centre for Public Law Studies, UNISA
Abstract
The application of advances in reproductive technologies continues to raise
significant legal and ethical questions. The retrieval of sperm from a dead man for
procreation is no exception, not least because individual choice regarding
procreation represents the very essence of human self-determination. A request for posthumous sperm retrieval typically comes in a situation where
no prior consent for the procedure exists: a person requests the removal of the
sperm of a deceased spouse or partner in situations of unexpected loss and
tragedy, such as the sudden death of that spouse or partner in a motor vehicle
accident.
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Posthumous sperm retrieval, Procreation
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Nienaber, A 2010, 'The grave's a fine and private place : a preliminary exploration of the law relating to posthumous sperm retrieval for procreation', SA Publiekreg/SA Public Law, vol. 25, pp. 707-714.