Redefining reproductive rights through a harmonised approach of international human rights law and Islamic law

Zawawi, Majdah (2009) Redefining reproductive rights through a harmonised approach of international human rights law and Islamic law. In: 4th International Conference on Harmonisation of Civil Law & Shariah 2009, 8-9th December 2009, Attorney General Chambers, Putrajaya.

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Abstract

This paper looks into the way reproductive rights have been defined in light of advances made in the area of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). It discusses the problem that arises in defining reproductive rights in view of giving primacy to individual rights. Hence, the paper proposes that the term may be re-defined by not only emphasising individual rights, but also by looking at arising responsibilities that arises when a person decides to reproduce. In doing so, the paper discusses the position reproductive rights under existing International Human Rights Law whilst also looking at it from the Shari'ah perspective.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	2421/11834
Uncontrolled Keywords:	reproductive rights, assisted reproductive technologies, International Human Rights Laws, Islamic law
Subjects:	K Law > KBP Islamic Law K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP15 Congresses. Conferences
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law
Depositing User:	Majdah Zawawi
Date Deposited:	20 Dec 2011 14:18
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2012 08:10
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/11834

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