PP019
Analítico de Periódico
P89_14
P89_14
MELO, Helena Pereira de
European policies on embryonic stem cells / Helena Pereira de Melo
THEMIS - Revista da Faculdade de Direito da UNL, Coimbra, n.14 (Ano VIII.2007), p.109-137
Estante n.º 13
PESQUISA CIENTÍFICA, MEDICINA, BIOÉTICA
This paper deals with the legal issues that from embryonic stem cell research. We begin with a brief description of the types of research projects that a wide variety of diseases. As human embryo stem cell research is done with cells from taken embryos it raises the classical problem of what protection ought to be accorded to the human embryo. We outline the different answers that are usually given to this problem. Then we focus on the legal provisions laid down both at the European level and at the national level relating to human embryo research. As the legal framework for this type of research differs considerably from one European Country to another, we try to find out if there are any common rules for all countries - if there are certain areas of embryo research that are generally regarded as acceptable. Finally, we include some speculation on the possible future directions of the legal framework of embryonic stem cell research in Europe.