Donor Conception: Parentage & Privacy - A Guide for Family Lawyers

Introduction

With the rising trend of informal donor arrangements taking place outside of licensed clinics in this jurisdiction, this webinar will consider the legal issues of parentage and parental responsibility which may arise.

It will further explore the differences in how the law approaches donation through licensed clinics and the move away from donor anonymity over recent years. There will be a summary of what donors and donor conceived people should be aware of in respect of privacy and how this interplays with international regulation.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Who is a child’s legal parent in the context of donor conception
• What is the importance of this, including for parental responsibility and the upbringing and financial responsibility for children
• When a donation is via a licensed clinic, what can be expected in respect of rights to privacy and future contact
• The risks of unregulated donation and a summary of recent case law

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 16th June 2026

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