The Regulation of Biotechnology: Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications

作者：Kshitij Singh, Zeeshan Zeeshan, Sumeet Karna · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.61838/kman.isslp.2.3.6 · 被引用次数：5 · 研究领域：Genetically Modified Organisms Research、Intellectual Property and Patents、Biomedical Ethics and Regulation

This article aims to explore the regulation of biotechnology through the lens of ethical, legal, and social implications. It seeks to identify and analyze the main themes and categories within these implications to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current regulatory landscape and suggest pathways for future policy development. Utilizing a qualitative research design, this study conducted semi-structured interviews with 26 participants from diverse backgrounds, including biotechnologists, legal experts, ethicists, policy makers, and representatives from affected communities. Theoretical saturation was achieved to ensure a robust understanding of the ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology regulation. Thematic analysis was employed to categorize the data into main themes and sub-categories. Three main themes emerged from the analysis: Ethical Implications, Legal Implications, and Social Implications. Ethical Implications were subdivided into Consent and Autonomy, Equity and Access, Environmental Ethics, Dual Use and Misuse, Research Ethics, and Moral Boundaries. Legal Implications encompassed Regulatory Frameworks, Intellectual Property, Biosafety and Biosecurity, Consent and Privacy Laws, and Liability and Redress. Social Implications included Public Perception and Trust, Socioeconomic Impacts, Cultural and Religious Perspectives, and Education and Awareness. Each category contained specific concepts highlighting the intricate dynamics within biote...