Surrogacy is when a woman carries a pregnancy for another couple or individual. Currently in the UK, a surrogate is deemed the legal parent from birth, sometimes for months until a parental order is granted, regardless of genetics or any agreement. Do you think the surrogate or parents should be legally responsible for the new-born? | Daily Question

Surrogacy is when a woman carries a pregnancy for another couple or individual. Currently in the UK, a surrogate is deemed the legal parent from birth, sometimes for months until a parental order is granted, regardless of genetics or any agreement. Do you think the surrogate or parents should be legally responsible for the new‑born? Published on 22 September 2021 → Survey conducted on 22 September 2021 on 3982 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The surrogate should be legally responsible for the new-born

17%

The parents should be legally responsible for the new-born

51%

Don’t know

32%

The surrogate should be legally responsible for the new-born

17%

The parents should be legally responsible for the new-born

51%

Don’t know

32%