Thank you to the Committee for giving me the opportunity to make a submission. I consent to my submission being published. If asked, I would be honoured to give evidence.
Summary
I am very happy with the contents of the Bill. I am also very happy with the process steered by the ART review team that has led to the tabling of the Bill.
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A recent collapse of a United States surrogacy agency has again exposed a harsh reality for intended parents: the path to building a family through surrogacy is vulnerable to fraud, mismanagement and sudden collapse. Hundreds of people are reported to be affected, with life savings wiped out, records shredded and law enforcement stepping in. This… Read More »Another US Surrogacy Agency Has Collapsed – Are Your Dreams at Risk?
The current state of surrogacy regulation in the Mexican state of Jalisco is in a state of transition, according to attorney Ivan Davydov from Carem. I have set out below his recent summary sent out to clients, which I share with his permission. ——– Surrogacy in Jalisco Smart Move or Risky Timing Dear Clients, In… Read More »Update on surrogacy in the Mexican state of Jalisco
