Transplantation of Organs from A Victim Deprived of Life Through Criminal Means: Legal and Ethical Aspects
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https://doi.org/10.69760/gsrh.0250206012Keywords:
Organ transplantation, criminal homicide, donor rights, informed consent, bioethics, international lawAbstract
This article examines the transplantation of organs from victims deprived of life through criminal acts from legal and ethical perspectives. The aim of the study is to define the donor’s legal status in such cases, ensure the protection of human rights, and identify mechanisms to reduce abuses in transplantation practice. The methodology includes normative legal analysis, comparative legal review, and examination of how international standards are applied in medical contexts. The research questions are as follows: Under what legal conditions can organ extraction occur following criminal homicide? How should donor consent and donor rights be ensured? What ethical boundaries govern such procedures? The findings indicate that transplantation can only be considered after forensic confirmation of the cause of death and the donor’s identity. When the principles of voluntariness, transparency, and informed consent are violated, the legitimacy of the transplantation process is lost. The study demonstrates that insufficient state oversight and neglect of bioethical principles increase the risk of human body commodification, incitement to crime, and violations of fundamental human rights.
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