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You work at a law firm that specializes in Family Law. You are consulted by a man with his male life partner. They explain to you that they had just had a baby through a surrogate and when they went to the Department of Home Affairs they were not allowed to register as the child's parents due to the fact they were not married at the time of the birth. You are tasked with researching the law on the rights of parents of children conceived through surrogacy. You must focus on the rights of the parents (the couple that wants the baby), this will include any relevant Constitutional rights. You must choose whether you are researching the topic using the historical approach or the comparative approach (see explanation below) Write a draft research proposal for a prospective post-graduate study on the topic setting out how the law deals with such issues. Focus on the legislative framework, law reform commission reports, case law and writings by scholars. 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 consider law reform commission reports. Writings by scholars can assist ininterpreting the law and evaluating its application and effectiveness. For purposes of the historical approach, you focus on the South African position only. 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 South Africa and England. Legislation, case law, law reform commission reports and writings by scholars should be consulted. You will not go into detail about the historical developments of the law on the issue in these two jurisdictions but dissect and compare the current legal position. 4 Prescribed headings for the draft research proposal (assignment 02) Your assignment 02 must include the following: • Prescribed title/cover page as per section D of the study guide - also on myUnisa • Working title (on your title/cover page) • Content page (table of contents) • Your draft research proposal with the prescribed headings (see below) • Academic honesty declaration – available on myUnisa Your draft research proposal (assignment 02) must be fully referenced and contain the following 11 prescribed headings in the order listed below: 1. Introduction. See learning unit 3. 2. Problem statement. See learning unit 4.

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LME3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 QUALITY
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A HISTORICAL APPROACH TO EXAMINING THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS
OF CHILDREN CONCEIVED THROUGH SURROGACY within the CONTEXT OF
SOUTH AFRICAN FAMILY LAW.


HISTORICAL APPROACH




By


( Name & Surname)
( Student number)


Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree


LLB


In the


SCHOOL OF LAW


University OF SOUTH AFRICA




SUPERVISOR : DR L PIENAAR

, ASSIGNMENT 02/ Draft Portfolio ( Unique number)
15 April 2024




Table of Contents


1. Introduction..............................................................................................................
2. Problem Statement...................................................................................................
3. Hypothesis.................................................................................................................
4. Points of Departure and Assumptions.........................................................................
5. Conceptualization of Central Research Themes........................................................
6. Proposed Chapter Outlay.........................................................................................
7. Projected Time Scale................................................................................................
8. Description of Proposed Research Method.............................................................
9. Preparatory Study and Research............................................................................
10. Conclusion...............................................................................................................
11. Bibliography..............................................................................................................

, 1. Introduction
In recent years, advancements in reproductive technologies have given rise to new
forms of family creation, including surrogacy. Surrogacy, where a woman carries a child
on behalf of another individual or couple, presents unique legal challenges surrounding
the rights of the intended parents.1 In South Africa, the legal landscape surrounding
surrogacy has undergone significant changes over the years, with the recognition of
surrogacy in legislation for the first time in the Children’s Act of 2005 (Ladapo, 2019).2


The historical approach to this research will involve tracing the development of laws and
regulations related to surrogacy in South Africa. By examining how surrogacy laws have
evolved over time, this study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the
legal rights of parents in the context of surrogacy arrangements.3 This historical
perspective will shed light on the factors that have influenced the current legal
framework governing surrogacy in South Africa and offer insights into the challenges
and gaps that remain to be addressed.4


Furthermore, by focusing on the historical trajectory of surrogacy laws in South Africa,
this research aims to contribute to the broader discourse on family law and reproductive
rights.5 Understanding the historical context of surrogacy laws can provide valuable
insights for policymakers, legal practitioners, and stakeholders involved in surrogacy



1 Children’s Act of 2005
2 Children’s Act of 2005
3 Bosman, H. (2019). Surrogacy in South Africa: Legal, ethical, and practical aspects. Juta & Co Ltd.
4 Bosman, H. (2019). Surrogacy in South Africa: Legal, ethical, and practical aspects. Juta & Co Ltd.
5 Bosman, H. (2019). Surrogacy in South Africa: Legal, ethical, and practical aspects. Juta & Co Ltd.

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