LME3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 10 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 10 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Both Research Approaches are Included (The Historical and The Comparative Research Approach)
When writing your proposal, you have two options in terms of research approach: 1) Write the proposal using
the historical research approach. This means looking at the historical development of the law on the issue
from a specific date in the past up to the present day. You will look at relevant case law and legislation that
might have contributed to the law as it stands today. You will also 5 consider law reform commission reports.
Writings by scholars can assist in interpreting the law and evaluating its application and effectiveness. OR 2)
Write the proposal using the comparative research approach: This means looking at the current legal
position in one jurisdiction and comparing it to the current legal position in another jurisdiction. For purposes
of this research proposal, you must look at the laws of England. Legislation, case law, law reform commission
reports and writings by scholars should be consulted.
Answers (Only Choose One Option)
THE HISTORICAL RESEARCH APPROACH (Option A):
Historical Development of Surrogacy Laws
➢ Overview of the Historical Context of Surrogacy:
Surrogacy, as a practice, has roots tracing back to ancient times, albeit in different forms and
under varying cultural and societal norms. Historically, the concept of surrogacy can be observed
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 10 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 10 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Both Research Approaches are Included (The Historical and The Comparative Research Approach)
When writing your proposal, you have two options in terms of research approach: 1) Write the proposal using
the historical research approach. This means looking at the historical development of the law on the issue
from a specific date in the past up to the present day. You will look at relevant case law and legislation that
might have contributed to the law as it stands today. You will also 5 consider law reform commission reports.
Writings by scholars can assist in interpreting the law and evaluating its application and effectiveness. OR 2)
Write the proposal using the comparative research approach: This means looking at the current legal
position in one jurisdiction and comparing it to the current legal position in another jurisdiction. For purposes
of this research proposal, you must look at the laws of England. Legislation, case law, law reform commission
reports and writings by scholars should be consulted.
Answers (Only Choose One Option)
THE HISTORICAL RESEARCH APPROACH (Option A):
Historical Development of Surrogacy Laws
➢ Overview of the Historical Context of Surrogacy:
Surrogacy, as a practice, has roots tracing back to ancient times, albeit in different forms and
under varying cultural and societal norms. Historically, the concept of surrogacy can be observed
