(1) This Act is to be administered according to the principle that the
wellbeing and best interests of a child born as a result of a
surrogacy arrangement, both through childhood and for the rest of his or her
life, are paramount.
(2) Subject to subsection (1) , this Act is to be
administered according to the following principles—
(a) a child born as a
result of a surrogacy arrangement should be cared for in a way that—
(i)
ensures a safe, stable and nurturing family and home life; and
(ii) promotes
openness and honesty about the child’s birth parentage; and
(iii) promotes
the development of the child’s emotional, mental, physical and social
wellbeing;
(b) the same status, protection and support should be available to
a child born as a result of a surrogacy arrangement regardless of—
(i) how
the child was conceived under the arrangement; or
(ii) whether there is a
genetic relationship between the child and any of the parties to the
arrangement; or
(iii) the relationship status of the persons who become the
child’s parents as a result of a transfer of parentage;
(c) the long-term
health and wellbeing of parties to a surrogacy arrangement and their families
should be promoted;
(d) the autonomy of consenting adults in their private
lives should be respected.