Topical and contemporary, this book explores a number of current issues relating to reproduction. Critically analysing medical ethics and the law in a variety of jurisdictions, it makes suggestions on reforming the law in the UK.

Looking at the relationship between the law and medical ethics in a number of jurisdictions, including Germany, the US, France, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium, the author examines:

• embryo research
• failed sterilisation
• the fertility of the incompetent
• international initiatives, such as the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the application of biology and medicine

Autonomy and Pregnancy is a valuable book for those studying law and medical healthcare law.