2. What is Cloning?
The production of genetically identical organisms via
“somatic cell nuclear transfer”.
Somatic cell nuclear transfer refers to the process of
removing the nucleus of a somatic cell of an
organism and transferring it into an oocyte from
which the nucleus has been removed.
3.
4. Human Cloning
An embryo that, as a result of the manipulation of
human reproductive material, contains a diploid set
of chromosomes obtained from a single human
being.
5. The Law
Paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Act states: No person shall
knowingly create a human clone by using any
technique, or transplant a human clone into a human
being or into any non-human life form or artificial
device.
Penalties for contravening the prohibition are severe:
a maximum fine of $500,000 or ten years in prison, or
both.
6. Moral Relativist’s
Position
Therapeutic Cloning
Genetic Illnesses
“Super Humans”
7. Catholic Church’s
Position
Strongly opposed
Embryos are harmed and killed
It devalues human life and what it means to be
human
It is a disgrace to human dignity
8. How does it affect the
good?
If we allow human cloning to occur, floodgates for
genetic testing/experiments will open
Stem Cell Research
Genetic Modification
9. Our Opinion
Human cloning should not be done
Loss of individuality
Breach of security
What happens to failed experiments?
