international arrangements
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Case Update: Parental orders and public policy concerns (Re Z (Foreign Surrogacy))
The case of Re Z (Foreign Surrogacy), heard by Theis J in October provides an interesting insight into how factors beyond s54 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 may become relevant when determining whether to grant a parental order following a surrogacy arrangement. As has been discussed in several posts on this blog, whilst the Continue reading
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International Rights Frameworks: Are the Law Commissions recommendations for reform conforming to international legal standards?
International legal compliance requires the UK to fulfil its obligations and responsibilities as outlined in international agreements, treaties, and conventions. This commitment involves aligning domestic laws and policies with international standards and implementing international agreements. The UK’s legal system follows a dualist approach, thus international law does not automatically become part of domestic law unless Continue reading
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Lessons to be learnt from other jurisdictions in surrogacy regulation? The 2nd International Surrogacy Forum
Earlier this month, the 2nd International Surrogacy Forum took place in Copenhagen, providing an opportunity for academics, lawyers and clinicians from around the world to come together and share current practices and insights into the regulation of surrogacy within their jurisdiction. Hosted by Aalborg University, and the Nordic Centre for Comparative and International Family Law Continue reading
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International Surrogacy Arrangements (Part 3): The UK as a surrogacy destination
Opting for the UK as a surrogacy destination does not appear to be a common route for foreign intended parents. This may be due to the non-commercial nature of surrogacy in the UK as well as a perceived shortage of available surrogates. Nonetheless, the Law Commissions have expressed concern about any changes in the law Continue reading
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International Surrogacy Arrangements (Part 2): Entering the UK
As outlined in an earlier post, the bulk of the recommendations made in the Final Report do not apply to international arrangements, thus meaning that intended parents who engage with surrogacy in another jurisdiction will have to continue to follow the parental order process in order to have their legal parenthood established. However, aside from Continue reading
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International Surrogacy Arrangements (Part 1): Legal Parenthood
Although the analysis and recommendations relating to cross-border surrogacy arrangements are contained in the last chapter of the Final Report, this does not mean that the issue is less important than the rest of the report. Far from it, international arrangements are increasingly common, and it is thought that almost half of surrogate-born children in Continue reading
About the blog
Welcome to the Reforming Surrogacy Law blog, created by Lottie Park-Morton.
This blog will provide regular updates and insights on the development of potential law reform relating to surrogacy, in light of the Law Commissions’ report and draft bill.
All posts are authored by Lottie, unless otherwise stated. Aimee Morgan, a research assistant on the project, is also a contributor.
All views and errors are our own.
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Recent Posts
- Another anonymous surrogacy case, another judicial warning – how many before the court draws a line?
- Recent Round Up
- Case Update: International adoption rules in a surrogacy context (C & Another v E)
- Best interests in the development of surrogacy regulation
- Renewed warnings of the risk of international surrogacy arrangements: X v W & Another and Re Z (Unlawful Foreign Surrogacy: Adoption)
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