Abstract

The outline of the final report by the ART Section of the Health and Welfare Scientific Council is as follows:・Use of sperm and egg cells from non-spouses is allowed, embryo donation is not prohibited.・Surrogate conception, including both gestational surrogacy and genetic surrogacy, is prohibited.・Donation is voluntary. Exchange of a corresponding sum to cover actual costs is allowed.・Donors shall remain anonymous. Blood relations, including siblings, may not act as donors.・Donors shall be compensated for counseling sessions.・Legal regulations involving penalties concerning ART by sperm cell, egg cell and embryo donation shall be implemented.・The woman who gives birth to the child shall be the legal mother, and the mother‘s husband, with his consent, shall be the legal father.・The child is entitled to personal information about the donor.・A public institution shall be established for the administration and management of sperm, egg, and embryo donation