The Surrogacy Arrangement Act (2016)

The Surrogacy Arrangement Act (2016) is a legal framework in the UK that regulates commercial surrogacy agreements. It clarifies that such arrangements are not legally enforceable and that intended parents do not have automatic parental rights until a court grants them, ensuring surrogates' welfare and rights are prioritized. The law sets out the conditions for surrogacy, emphasizing that surrogacy cannot be arranged for profit, only reasonable expenses. It aims to protect all parties involved—surrogates, intended parents, and children—by providing a clear legal process for establishing parentage through court orders after the child's birth.