18AOffence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human foetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo

#### 18A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human foetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo 18A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human foetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo > A person commits an offence if: > > > (a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human foetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created, and > > > (b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact. > > Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years. > > **s 18A:** Ins 2007 No 16, Sch 1 \[8\].