Legal Definitions - pars viscerum matris

Pars Viscerum Matris

Pars Viscerum Matris is a Latin term used in Scots law to refer to the part of the mother's body that contains the fetus.

When a pregnant woman is injured, the law considers the fetus as part of the Pars Viscerum Matris. This means that any harm caused to the fetus is considered harm to the mother as well.

For instance, if a pregnant woman is hit by a car and the fetus is injured, the driver of the car can be charged with causing harm to the Pars Viscerum Matris.

The examples illustrate how the term Pars Viscerum Matris is used in Scots law to protect the rights of pregnant women and their unborn children. The law recognizes that the fetus is part of the mother's body and any harm caused to it is considered harm to the mother as well. This legal concept ensures that pregnant women are protected from harm and that those who cause harm to them or their unborn children are held accountable.