Re Lee - [2018] 2 NZLR 731

Human reproductive technology — Extraction of sperm from de facto partner — Storage of sperm — Control of stored sperm — Use of sperm — Whether High Court had inherent jurisdiction to make interim orders — Who had standing to apply for orders — Whether proposed use of sperm established procedure — Whether property in human body possible — Who has right to determine future use of sperm — Whether stored sperm could be exported to another country — Role of Ethics Committee to decide if use appropriate — “Inherent jurisdiction” — “Assisted reproductive procedure” — “Established procedure” — Crimes Act 1961, s 150(b).