A Pyramid Approach to Surrogacy Law : Insights from Sri Lanka, India, and the UK

Explores the complex world of surrogacy through a pioneering rights-based pyramid approach. Written in clear, accessible language, it will interest readers in law, bioethics, gender studies, social policy, sociology, offering valuable insights into balancing adult rights to safeguard the best interests of surrogate children in diverse contexts.

Surrogacy is a rapidly evolving global phenomenon that raises profound legal, ethical, and social questions. This book offers a pioneering Rights-Based Pyramid Approach, balancing adults' rights through liberty, equality, and vulnerability, to secure the best interests of children at the centre. Drawing on extensive empirical research in Sri Lanka, alongside comparative analysis of India and the UK, it provides a uniquely context-sensitive perspective on how surrogacy laws can and should respond to real-world challenges. A distinctive feature of this book is its examination of how one country's laws impact surrogacy both within and beyond national borders, shaping practices, markets, and policy responses across regions. Written in clear, accessible language, the book bridges academic and practical debates, making it essential reading for students, researchers, and professionals in law, bioethics, gender studies, social policy, sociology, psychology, and public health, as well as policymakers and practitioners seeking a comprehensive yet practical guide.