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Rights of Embryo and Foetus in Private Law

Jobbágyi, Gábor (2002) Rights of Embryo and Foetus in Private Law. Acta Juridica Hungarica, 43 (3-4). pp. 291-303. ISSN 1216-2574

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Abstract

The paper gives an overview of the Hungarian legal regulation of the legal status of the foetus. In this respect, it reveals the historical roots of the legal protection of the foetus in Hungary. It analyses in details the theoretical standpoints of Hungarian authors of civil and criminal law. It describes the unconstitutional legal practice of the period of communist dictatorship (1950-1990) that lead to the unparalleled destruction of 4,5 million embryos. It analyses in details the unconstitutional practice. The analysis also includes the treatment of he prevailing "Embryonic Life Protection Act". Finally, the essay determines, in accordance with Hungarian legal practice and jurisprudence, the legal status of the foetus and comes forward with proposals addressed to future legislation.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: K Law / jog > K Law (General) / jogtudomány általában
Depositing User: xKatalin xBarta
Date Deposited: 31 Jan 2017 13:46
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2023 12:11
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/46909

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