The Wall Street Journal | August 5, 2025
Los Angeles authorities are investigating a Chinese couple who were found to have more than 20 children, all born through surrogacy arrangements since 2021. Surrogates who had children for the couple report being misled or deceived about who the intended parents were or how many children they already had. Police are also investigating reports of child abuse and potential links to clients in China.
Vientiane Times | June 2, 2025
In response to several investigations and arrests related to illegal surrogacy operations, authorities in Laos are warning the public that surrogacy-related human trafficking convictions can carry a prison sentence of up to 19 years.
Haaretz | May 8, 2023
Although advances make it possible for more people to have children via surrogacy, proper protections are needed to ensure that surrogates are not exploited.
BBC | May 6, 2023
A Londonderry couple whose daughter was born via a surrogate have said UK surrogacy laws need to be simplified to make legal parentage possible for gay couples who have children through surrogacy.
