IVF and Embryo Research

Subject 730-755 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Professor Loane Skene
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand the legislative requirements in relation to assisted reproductive technology (ART) and embryo research (ER) in Victoria.
    - Note: ART includes in vitro fertilisation (IVF), artificial insemination and other techniques to assist infertile couples to have a child. Embryo research includes research on embryos created by somatic cell nuclear transfer (the Dolly technique)
  • Be aware of the difference between the Victorian law on ART and ER and that of other Australian jurisdictions
  • Know the law on matters arising from births from ART, such as legal parentage, family responsibilities, access to information
  • Be familiar with the ethical issues underlying ART and ER and have formed a personal view on those issues.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Statutory requirements in Victoria concerning ART programs licensing, access to treatment, procedures to be followed, recording of information, details provided from the register, monitoring and accountability
  • Status of children born from donated gametes and incidental legal issues
  • Regulation in other jurisdictions
  • Regulation of embryo research in Victoria and other jurisdictions, including the Federal legislation on reproductive cloning and embryo research Prohibited procedures; statutory offences
  • Ethical issues and the provisions of Ethical Guidelines.
Assessment:
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (5 February 2009) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-755IVF and Embryo ResearchMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand the legislative requirements in relation to assisted reproductive technology (ART) and embryo research (ER) in Victoria.
    - Note: ART includes in vitro fertilisation (IVF), artificial insemination and other techniques to assist infertile couples to have a child. Embryo research includes research on embryos created by somatic cell nuclear transfer (the Dolly technique)
  • Be aware of the difference between the Victorian law on ART and ER and that of other Australian jurisdictions
  • Know the law on matters arising from births from ART, such as legal parentage, family responsibilities, access to information
  • Be familiar with the ethical issues underlying ART and ER and have formed a personal view on those issues.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Statutory requirements in Victoria concerning ART programs licensing, access to treatment, procedures to be followed, recording of information, details provided from the register, monitoring and accountability
  • Status of children born from donated gametes and incidental legal issues
  • Regulation in other jurisdictions
  • Regulation of embryo research in Victoria and other jurisdictions, including the Federal legislation on reproductive cloning and embryo research Prohibited procedures; statutory offences
  • Ethical issues and the provisions of Ethical Guidelines.
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (5 February 2009) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A.N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Professor Loane SkeneLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730755P12.500Semester 2NLawLaw730-755

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