16. Is donation of sperm/oocytes/embryos anonymous? sperm Yes and No/oocytes Yes and No/embryos Yes
17. Is it possible to obtain information about the biological origin of a child born after gametes of embryo donation?
i. For the child him or herself Yes; ii. For the parents; iii. For a court
Detailed provisions in Act § 179 (1)
a. Identity of the donor(s)
i. For the child him or herself Yes; ii. For the parents; iii. For a court
Detailed provisions in Act § 179 (1)
b. Certain health information concerning the donor(s)
i. For the child him or herself Yes; ii. For the parents; iii. For a court
Detailed provisions in Act § 179 (1)
c. Other information
i. For the child him or herself NA; ii. For the parents NA; iii. For a court NA
18. Is it possible to contest maternity and paternity of children born utilising MAP and under which conditions? No, with exceptions.
The assumption of paternity cannot be contested by the father, with the exception if the husband or common-law companion has not consented to the MAP process (Civil Code § 4:108 a)).
The donor of sperm or embryo is excluded by law from fatherhood (Civil Code § 4: 103 (5)).
The donor of oocyte or embryo is excluded by law from motherhood (Civil Code § 4: 115 (4).
The woman delivering the child is considered the mother.