The use and disposal of stored embryos

Claims that human embryos are “human beings” or “persons” cannot be agreed, because philosophies and approaches differ, awarding them statuses from full human to property. In 1984, the UK (Warnock) Committee of Inquiry into Human Fertilisation and Embryology made recommendations that still offer legal and ethical guidance. It is widely agreed, for instance, that embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) should not be transferred for reproductive purposes without relevant consent, whether for gamete donors' or others' family-building.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Ethical and Legal Issues in Reproductive Health Source Type: research