The legal regulation of surrogate motherhood in Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article deals with actual problems of modern society, the achievement of medicine on the way
to become genetic parents as a surrogate motherhood. The author explores the definition and types of
surrogate motherhood (partial and complete, traditional and non-traditional); what are the requirements
for a surrogate mother? Whether surrogate motherhood is permitted in Kazakhstan and abroad; what
people can use the service of a surrogate mother (commercial or non-commercial basis).
The author analyzed the provision of surrogate motherhood services in Kazakhstan and abroad and
identified the strengths and weaknesses side of the legislation. Gives a list of countries where auxiliary
reproductive technology is legally permitted and prohibited, shows the reasons for not providing this
service. Much attention is given to the rights of a surrogate mother during the pregnancy and child. Comparing
Kazakhstan and international laws, the author has revealed ways of improving the legal regulation
of surrogate motherhood.
During the investigation, the following conclusions were made: who can be a surrogate mother, and
what requirements does she have to meet? Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign citizens
have the right to use the service of a surrogate mother in the territory of Kazakhstan; the rules for concluding
a surrogate mother contract.
Key words: The Republic of Kazakhstan, the Surrogate Mother, Contract.