Revue Algérienne des Sciences Juridiques et Politiques
Volume 62, Numéro 4, Pages 166-184
2025-12-28
Stem Cells: A Comparative Legal And Ethical Analysis Of Usage Restrictions Under Algerian Medical Law And Islamic Jurisprudence
Authors : Abdelkader Yekhlef .
Abstract
The growing use of stem cells in the cure of incurable diseases and organ transplantation raises serious legal and ethical concerns. The foremost among them is the possibility of being contrary to the principles of bodily integrity and prohibition of commodifying the human body. This research aims to analyze the legality of stem cell utilization under Islamic jurisprudence, Algerian medical law, and comparative legal systems. To that end, it identifies the main legal challenges associated with stem cell research, explores ethical considerations drawn from religious and legal traditions, and evaluates whether existing legal texts adequately address these developments. The scope includes Islamic legal principles, relevant Algerian laws, and international laws that deal with biomedical innovations from a comparative point of view. The analysis reveals substantial legislative inadequacies and interpretative ambiguities, indicating that current legal frameworks often fail to accommodate rapid advancements in medical technology. The study concludes by underscoring the imperative to amend and harmonise national legislation with ethical and religious principles to ensure the responsible use of stem cells and the preservation of human dignity.
Keywords
Stem Cells; Ethical Concerns; Islamic Jurisprudence; Legal Frameworks; Medical Advancements; Medical Law.
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