[The new Colombian criminal code and biotechnology].
The author describes the process by which new offenses concerning biotechnology have been included in Colombia's Penal Code and discusses some of the more controversial aspects involved. She examines the various stages of the passage of the Bill through Parliament and the modifications undergone. She also provides well-argued criticism of the text, with appropriate reference to Constitutional provisions regarding the rights concerned.
González de Cancino
Emilssen
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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
D001709:Biotechnology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019976:Cloning, Organism; D003105:Colombia; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004777:Environment; D005818:Genetic Engineering / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted