Salako Solomon E
School of Law, Liverpool. John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Med Law. 2008 Dec;27(4):805-23.
Since the coining of the term 'ectogenesis' by Haldane in 1924, we have witnessed sensational biotechnological triumphs such as in vitro fertilisation, the cloning of "Dolly" the sheep, and the publication of the human genetic code. These triumphs mix benefits with portents in one seamless package. The object of this article is to assess critically the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights. It is argued that the Declaration is not a suitable international instrument for regulating biotechnology and protecting future generations. Finally, the feasibility of a legally binding international instrument based on a global consensus is evaluated.
自1924年霍尔丹提出“体外发育”一词以来，我们见证了诸如体外受精、克隆绵羊“多利”以及人类遗传密码公布等轰动性的生物技术成就。这些成就将益处与预兆融合在一个无缝的整体之中。本文的目的是对《生物伦理与人类权利世界宣言》进行批判性评估。有人认为该宣言并非规范生物技术和保护后代的合适国际文书。最后，对基于全球共识的具有法律约束力的国际文书的可行性进行了评估。
