Difference between revisions of "Japan"
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'''Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis''' | '''Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis''' | ||
| − | PGD is covered by guidelines, not legislation.<ref name=" | + | PGD is covered by guidelines, not legislation.<ref name="gmrs">Genetic-Medicine-Related Societies, "[http://jshg.jp/pdf/10academies_e.pdf Guidelines for Genetic Testing.]"</ref> |
|Regulatory activities=In June 2014, it was reported that the Liberal Democratic Party had compiled a bill on assisted reproductive technologies that would allow donations of sperm and ova from third parties and also conditionally allow surrogate births. However, the prospect of its acceptance was questioned, noting opposition from others (within the same party) to all forms of surrogacy. (See http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2014/06/15/editorials/plan-surrogate-births/#.VOj-qC5KVGs.) | |Regulatory activities=In June 2014, it was reported that the Liberal Democratic Party had compiled a bill on assisted reproductive technologies that would allow donations of sperm and ova from third parties and also conditionally allow surrogate births. However, the prospect of its acceptance was questioned, noting opposition from others (within the same party) to all forms of surrogacy. (See http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2014/06/15/editorials/plan-surrogate-births/#.VOj-qC5KVGs.) | ||
|Accountability and governance= | |Accountability and governance= | ||
