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Israeli surrogacy law in practice.

D Honig1, O Nave, R Adam

  • 1Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel. dhonig@netvision.net.il

The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences
|September 20, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Israeli surrogacy law, enacted in 1996, strictly regulates agreements. An authorization committee and psychological evaluations are mandatory for intended parents and surrogate mothers, ensuring compliance with infertility restrictions.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Law
  • Medical Ethics
  • Psychology of Reproduction

Background:

  • Surrogacy arrangements are complex legal and psychological processes.
  • Israel enacted the Law of Surrogacy in March 1996 to regulate these arrangements.
  • The law imposes strict criteria for surrogacy agreements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the legal and psychological framework of surrogacy in Israel.
  • To outline the regulatory process for surrogacy agreements.
  • To discuss the implications of evolving medical technology on surrogacy.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the Israeli Law of Surrogacy (1996).
  • Description of the authorization committee's role under the Ministry of Health.
  • Explanation of psychological evaluations and counseling for parties involved.

Main Results:

  • Surrogacy agreements in Israel are strictly controlled by legal criteria.
  • An authorization committee reviews all surrogacy applications.
  • Mandatory psychological evaluations and counseling are provided for intended parents and surrogate mothers.
  • Surrogacy is limited to couples with serious infertility issues.

Conclusions:

  • The Israeli legal and psychological framework for surrogacy is comprehensive and evolving.
  • Medical advancements may introduce future complexities, such as posthumous reproduction.
  • The current system prioritizes the well-being of all parties involved within strict legal boundaries.

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