In order to guarantee the "right to know the origin" of a child born by receiving sperm and eggs from a third party, the bipartisan parliamentary federation has stated that the independent administrative agency will store information about the donor for 100 years. I have put together a tatami mat.
Regarding assisted reproductive technology, in which sperms and eggs are donated by a third party, a law was enacted that specifically stipulates the parent-child relationship of a born child in the Civil Code, but no specific rules or other provisions are included. It was decided to consider the necessary legislation in about two years.
In response to this, the bipartisan parliamentary federation, which has been considering legislation, has put together a platform for the bill.
According to this, in principle, sperm and eggs will be donated from a certified medical institution through a mediation agency licensed by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, and trading will be prohibited and penalties will be set for violations. increase.
In addition, in order to guarantee the child's "right to know the origin", if the independent administrative agency keeps information about the provider for 100 years and the adult child requests the disclosure of the information, the consent of the provider is required. Will provide information.
On the other hand, sperm and eggs can only be provided to married couples, and the treatment of common-law couples will be reviewed within five years.
The Parliamentary Union will aim to submit the bill to the current Diet after discussions at each party.