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various ways as to the protection of the human life. One of the advancements that is
gaining popularity is carrier gene screening which is a type of medical test which
allows future parents to confirm or rule out the possibilities of developing or passing
on a genetic disorder to their child even prior conception. Genetic disorders are one of
the lead causes of infant mortality in the world. Introducing this technology into the
marriage license, carrier gene screening and counseling shall serve as a catalyst in
strengthening the family as a basic unit of the society through the preparation and
awareness, not only of the future spouses, but also of the State, in handling families
associated with genetic disorders. This study discusses the social and legal obstacles
that mandatory gene screening is facing – right to privacy, right to marry, and social
issues. The authors therefore respectfully submit that a mandatory pre-marital gene
screening and counseling program for the issuance of a marriage license, subject to