THE CASE OF GENE-EDITED BABIES, THE ISSUE OF LEGAL REGULATION OF GENOMIC RESEARCH AND THE APPLICATION OF ITS RESULTS IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Abstract

The article examines the issues of the legal regulation of genetic research and the use of its results in thefield of human reproduction, which have become particularly relevant in connection with the information on the birth of children with edited genes. The law and practice of the Council of Europe member states, China and the United States, as well as international legal acts in this area are analysed. The authors raise the question of the need to develop legal regulation mechanisms.