Since the cloning of human beings has become technically conceivable, a
controversial ethical and legal debate on the desirability and
admissibility of human cloning has evolved. The issue touches questions
from different disciplines, such as biology, philosophy, theology and
law. This book, although mainly focusing on the legal problems,
therefore tries to find an interdisciplinary approach to this
controversial subject. It contains contributions from philosophers,
theologians, and a biochemist, as well as from national and
international lawyers. In the first part, a philosophical and
theological outline is presented by scholars considering the topic from
different cultural and religious (Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and
Jewish)viewpoints. Subsequently, the biological foundations are
explained by leading scholars in this field. The final two parts are
dedicated to the legal questions, considering first the situation under
German constitutional law and then on the international plane. In the
comprehensive Annex, the most relevant documents for the International
(in particular from the UN), European and German legal systems are
presented.