الحماية القانونية للخلايا الجذعية من الاعتداء عليها في النظام السعودي والقانون القطري

Abstract

This research addresses the crime of stem cell abuse as one of the emerging offenses resulting from scientific advances in medicine and biomedical research. It focuses on the legal elements that constitute this crime under both Saudi and Qatari legal systems, namely: the legal, material, and moral elements. The study concludes that this offense is classified as a crime of endangerment, which does not require actual harm to occur. It is sufficient for the crime to be established that the conduct violates the legal and regulatory framework governing the sourcing, use, and storage of stem cells.
The research also highlights the efforts of lawmakers in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to establish a precise legal framework to regulate these practices through specialized legislation. These laws set strict conditions for lawful sources, informed consent requirements, and specific penalties for violations. The study affirms that protecting human dignity and ensuring the integrity of scientific research cannot be achieved without effective compliance with these regulations and coordinated efforts between regulatory bodies and the scientific community. The researcher relied on the comparative analytical method.
The study concludes with recommendations aimed at raising public awareness and incorporating stem cell ethics into medical education to ensure a balance between scientific progress and legal protection.