Criminal Protection of Human Dignity in the Face of Medical Research and Experiments on Humans: A Comparative Study

This study aims to shed light on the issue of respecting human dignity in the context of medical research and experiments conducted on humans. Human dignity should take precedence over the legitimate needs of scientific progress, as humans are an end in themselves, not merely a means. Therefore, any legal regulation governing dealings with the human body must be based on the principle of preserving human dignity and respect. The study investigates the extent of protection offered by Islamic law, as well as various international and criminal legislations, for human dignity in the face of medical research and experiments on humans, including laws such as the Jordanian Medical and Health Liability Law No. 25 of 2018 and other comparative legal frameworks. Employing a comparative, analytical, and inductive approach, the research extrapolates the religious stance, as well as the international and Jordanian legal and comparative perspectives on the topic. The study concludes that in order to maintain the high regard and respect for human dignity, it is essential to adhere to Sharia, legal, and ethical principles when conducting medical research and experiments on human beings.