The Official Journal for College of Law and Political Science, Alnoor University

he Impact of Health Legislation on the Regulation of Reproductive Technologies in Personal Status Law

Volume 3, Issue 2
Spring 2026
Pages 71-79

Document Type : Original Article

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Nineveh Directorate of Education / Iraq

Abstract
Medical advancements in reproductive technologies, particularly artificial insemination and in-vitro fertilization, are among the most prominent manifestations of contemporary scientific progress. These advancements have contributed to addressing numerous infertility problems and fulfilling individuals' desire to have children. However, this has given rise to delicate legal issues affecting the family unit and its stability, especially with regard to proving lineage and family ties. In light of this development, the role of health legislation in regulating the use of these technologies and their legal implications within the scope of personal status law becomes prominent. This research aims to demonstrate the impact of health legislation on the regulation of reproductive technologies on the provisions of the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. (188) of 1989, as amended, highlighting the legislative challenges and shortcomings in the current legal regulation in the absence of explicit texts regulating it, while proposing applicable regulatory solutions to ensure the protection of rights and clarify the legal responsibilities of all parties.

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  • Receive Date 01 April 2026
  • Revise Date 09 April 2026
  • Accept Date 13 May 2026
  • Publish Date 01 June 2026