United Kingdom’s Egg Sharing System Under the Supervision of HFEA

doi:10.11885/j.issn.1674-5094.2014.07.19.01

Abstract

Abstract:

Egg sharing，as a special egg donation model maximizes the interests of both parties involved. And its unique
value in expansion of egg supply highly surpasses other donation models. The United Kingdom’s Human Fertilization and
Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the statutory supervision body of assisted reproduction. The egg sharing plan HFEA created
in practice，is now the main egg donation model in UK，and is widely adopted. HFEA also established an efficient system in
accordance with the demand of development. On the other hand，there lacks legal supervision in China’s assisted reproduction
field at present，and egg sales cannot be stopped. Therefore，it is urgent to establish or perfect relevant laws and regulations，
whether by introducing a law for artificial reproduction，or by improving the legal status of existing laws and regulations，so
as to regulate related behaviors in the field of assisted reproduction. Also，national supervision institution like HFEA and a
specialized consultation institution should be set up to ensure the development of egg sharing plan in China.

Key words: United Kingdom, Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, test-tube baby, egg donation, egg sales, egg
sharing

Ji Yan Yang Fang Pan Rong - hua. United Kingdom’s Egg Sharing System Under the Supervision of HFEA[J]. 西南石油大学学报(社会科学版), 2015, 17(2): 49-53.

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