From the grave to the cradle: the possibility of post-mortem gamete retrieval and reproduction in South Africa?

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Title:	From the grave to the cradle: the possibility of post-mortem gamete retrieval and reproduction in South Africa?
Author:	Kruuse, Helen
Year:	2012
Periodical:	South African Journal on Human Rights (ISSN 0258-7203)
Volume:	28
Issue:	3
Pages:	532-552
Language:	English
Geographic term:	South Africa
Subjects:	contraception family planning technology death human rights
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1080/19962126.2012.11865059
Abstract:	The development of reproductive technologies in the last century, such as effective contraceptive methods, artificial insemination, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, amongst others, has fundamentally reshaped traditional concepts of reproduction parenthood and has raised practical and ethical concerns. This article describes one such development, namely, post-mortem gamete retrieval (PMGR) for the purposes of posthumous reproduction. In exploring the particular concerns arising from this technology, the author argues that South Africa lacks a coherent, considered approach to the issue. In considering models adopted in overseas jurisdictions, and the various bases for the legalization of such a procedure, she adopts an interest theory of rights to argue for restricted access to such a technology in suitable circumstances. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]