Nienaber, A.G. (Annelize Gertruida)2011-09-062011-09-062010Nienaber, 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. 707-714.0258-6568http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17228The 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.enThe Verloren van Themaat Centre for Public Law Studies, UNISAPosthumous sperm retrievalProcreationReproduction -- Law and legislationHuman reproductive technology -- Law and legislationArticle