title: Donum Vitae: civil law and moral values.
abstract: The Instruction reminds us that reproductive medicine has become part of our social reality and as such justifies the intervention of public authorities. The Instruction suggests relevant principles which should guide appropriate legislation. This essay analyzes how far the French government has taken these fundamental principles into account.
authors.affiliation: Direction des Affaires Civiles et du Sceau, Paris, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Byk
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees; D002410:Catholicism; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005602:France; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009014:Morals; D012099:Reproductive Techniques; D026712:Value of Life