title: Legal aspects of freezing and filiation in in-vitro fertilization.
abstract: The legal rights of embryos are discussed by an academic lawyer. Medical liability in relation to in-vitro fertilization, oocyte donation and surrogacy and embryo stage are considered. The status of the human embryo is considered, including French law on embryonic rights. Embryo research and its donation are debated, and potential conflicts in relation to the laws of torts and contracts are discussed.
mesh_terms: D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005602:France; D005615:Freezing; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D014021:Tissue Preservation