The law of medically assisted procreation-the history of a legal framework to boost fertility in the face of environmental constraints in Morocco

Hassan II University Casablanca Morocco, Research Laboratory on Social Differentiations and Sexual Identities LADSIS

Abstract

For the first time, the Moroccan legislator officially regulated the use of medically procreative techniques in 2019, allowing couples affected by infertility to conceive outside the ordinary biological process. Aspiring relatives are betting on Law 47-14 on medically assisted procreation (ART) to facilitate access to infertility care. This article aims to demonstrate the contributions and limitations of this law and to understand its impact on the lives of infertile couples. In addition, this work highlights the position of the various parties involved in the implementation of this legislation after a controversial debate. Methodologically, we opted for a qualitative method based on reading parliamentary archives, writings, and audiovisual media, coupled with semi-structured interviews with the various stakeholders in the field of GPA. 91.7% of participants, infertile couples and practitioners of medically assisted procreation place the lack of financial reimbursement of ART acts at the top of their concern. Similarly, health professionals criticize the disciplinary sanctions stipulated in the law. Despite the strengths of this legal framework, it has not provided a solution to fight against socio-economic and gender inequalities related to access to GPA in Morocco.