78147 Dilemmas in Biomedical Law

This subject provides an in-depth exploration of select current issues in the way in which the legal system responds to new biomedical developments. It is often assumed that law reform solves many of the dilemmas which society faces through technological advances in areas such as genetic testing and cloning. This subject examines such traditional assumptions as to the efficacy of legal regulation through an analysis of the strengths and limitations of differing regulatory choices. From hard law through to soft law, this subject uses the issues that arise in biomedical law and the principles of bioethics to examine policy choices and practical outcomes. In particular, the subject seeks to examine the impact which emerging medical developments may have on society, and to explore possible legal solutions to deal with the challenges presented by such innovations.

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Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus