[Experimentation with extra embryos in Spain: comment on the 45/2003 Law that modifies the 35/1988 Law on assisted reproduction techniques].
The 45/2003 Spanish Act tries to solve the problem of the cryoconserved human embryos produced in in vitro fertilization (IVF) programmes. The new law, which modifies the 35/1988 Act on Artificial Reproduction Techniques, is analyzed from the scientific, ethical and legal points of view.
Lacadena
Juan-Ramón
JR
Facultad de Biología, Departamento de Genética, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, España.
D019924:Embryo Disposition / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033041:Embryo Research / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006805:Human Experimentation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013030:Spain