Saving Frozen Embryos Through Adoption Agreements: Bridging The Legal & Bioethical Gap in Indonesian Private Civil Law

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30659/ldj.8.1.235-256

Keywords:

Adoption, Agreement, Bioethics, Frozen Embryos, Protection.

Abstract

This study examines the legal and bioethical issues surrounding remaining frozen embryos in Indonesia, particularly the lack of regulations governing their use through embryo adoption. Current regulations require the destruction of unused embryos, creating a legal and ethical dilemma as embryos are considered potential human life with a right to life. This study uses a socio-legal approach with legal and comparative analysis to evaluate existing regulations and practices across several countries. The findings indicate a significant legal gap in Indonesia regarding embryo adoption, resulting in a lack of legal protection for prospective parents and embryos. This study proposes embryo adoption as a viable legal and bioethical solution to ensure embryo protection and the fulfillment of reproductive rights, and contributes to the development of a more comprehensive legal framework in private civil law.

Author Biographies

  • Dewi Padusi Daeng Muri, Universitas Janabadra

    Author is a dedicated academic and legal scholar specializing in Law Scope. With a career rooted in the pursuit of legal excellence, serves as a faculty member at Excellent University, where they balance rigorous learning with a commitment to institutional development. Their research primarily focuses as the topic above which exploring the intersections of fundamental norm. Its work has been featured in several peer-reviewed journals, contributing to contemporary dialogues on legal reform and policy-making. Beyond the classroom and active participant in university governance and interdisciplinary research projects, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal application.

  • Irawan Soerodjo, Universitas Unitomo
    Author is a dedicated academic and legal scholar specializing in Law Scope. With a career rooted in the pursuit of legal excellence, serves as a faculty member at Excellent University, where they balance rigorous learning with a commitment to institutional development. Their research primarily focuses as the topic above which exploring the intersections of fundamental norm. Its work has been featured in several peer-reviewed journals, contributing to contemporary dialogues on legal reform and policy-making. Beyond the classroom and active participant in university governance and interdisciplinary research projects, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal application.
  • Carolus Boromeus Kusmaryanto, Universitas Sanata Dharma
    Author is a dedicated academic and legal scholar specializing in Law Scope. With a career rooted in the pursuit of legal excellence, serves as a faculty member at Excellent University, where they balance rigorous learning with a commitment to institutional development. Their research primarily focuses as the topic above which exploring the intersections of fundamental norm. Its work has been featured in several peer-reviewed journals, contributing to contemporary dialogues on legal reform and policy-making. Beyond the classroom and active participant in university governance and interdisciplinary research projects, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal application.
  • Putra Hutomo, Universitas Jayabaya
    Author is a dedicated academic and legal scholar specializing in Law Scope. With a career rooted in the pursuit of legal excellence, serves as a faculty member at Excellent University, where they balance rigorous learning with a commitment to institutional development. Their research primarily focuses as the topic above which exploring the intersections of fundamental norm. Its work has been featured in several peer-reviewed journals, contributing to contemporary dialogues on legal reform and policy-making. Beyond the classroom and active participant in university governance and interdisciplinary research projects, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal application.

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2026-04-30

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