Section 23A - Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002 - Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo — Zoe

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Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002

23AOffence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo

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#### 23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus 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 fetus, 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 general licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact. Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.

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