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Research Involving Human Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2003
sec.20Offence—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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### sec.20 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—
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
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—10 years imprisonment.
s 20 sub 2007 No. 45 s 7
- (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 licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.