title: [Bioethics, the judge and public debate].
abstract: The judge, forced to intervene in an area which is on the edge of the law, has been obliged to seek references to guide his steps. Around three fundamental concepts (a person's dignity, individual liberty and protection of social rights and family) the law of bioethics has been built. This is a confrontation between the immense hopes raised by the idea of progress and the reality of the fears and possible misuse of science.
authors: Procureur général honoraire près la Cour de cassation.
authors: J F
authors: JF
authors: Burgelin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D001675:Bioethics / Q000639:trends; D002648:Child; D002961:Civil Rights; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D005610:Freedom; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D033222:Judicial Role; D008297:Male; D010334:Paternity; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011639:Public Opinion; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence