The Right of the Child to Know One's Origin in the Context of Assisted Reproduction
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The right to know one's origins is considered a natural right of every individual and includes knowledge of one's parents, ancestors and genetic family in general. This right is not only a matter of legal inquiry, but also an ethical and psychosocial issue. The discussion focuses on a comparison of different legal approaches to the protection of the right to know one's origins, which are anonymous and non-anonymous germ cell donation. While the Czech legal system allows only anonymous donation, Germany and Denmark apply models that promote greater transparency. The issue is also reflected in international documents such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which in theory support the right to know one's origins, but practical implementation is often limited by the protection of other interests, such as the anonymity of donors. The article analyses how these conflicts are resolved in the Czech Republic and offers a comparison with legal regulations in Germany and Denmark, providing possible directions for reforming the Czech legal system in favour of the rights of children born using assisted reproduction.
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