Maternity clinic doctors and their clients on Wednesday sued the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology for curbing the controversial preimplantation diagnosis of embryos to prevent transmission of genetic diseases.
The plaintiffs said the restrictions run counter to the Constitution's guarantee of the right to bear children and pursue happiness. They want the restrictions invalidated and are seeking 77 million yen in damages.
They said their suit, filed with the Tokyo District Court, is the first in Japan to involve an interpretation of the Constitution related to reproductive treatments.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.