It is generally recommended to tell children they were conceived with a donor. Knowledge of origins gives a stronger sense of identity and better wellbeing.
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The laws around donor anonymity could change as at-home DNA testing gets more popular.
Taking a DNA test kit sounds like harmless fun but some people end up getting more than they bargained for.
When can a donor be a legal parent? The latest High Court ruling doesn’t make it clear how much involvement a donor needs to have.
It is time for the states and territories to develop a uniform legal framework that enables donor-conceived people to connect with their genetic kin.
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Professor of Human Rights Law, Monash University
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Dean and Professor, Law School, La Trobe University
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Professor of Genetics and Public Engagement, University of Leicester
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Lecturer in Law, La Trobe University
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Professor of Bioethics and Health Research, University of Manchester
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Lecturer in Law, Manchester Law School, Solicitor (non-practising), Manchester Metropolitan University
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Research Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau