Section sec.6 - Research Involving Human Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2003 - Meaning of reckless

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### sec.6 Meaning of reckless A person is reckless in relation to a circumstance if— the person is aware of a substantial risk that the circumstance exists or will exist; and having regard to the circumstances known to the person, it is unjustifiable to take the risk. A person is reckless in relation to a result if— the person is aware of a substantial risk that the result will happen; and having regard to the circumstances known to the person, it is unjustifiable to take the risk. It is a question of fact as to whether taking a risk is unjustifiable. (sec.6-ssec.1) A person is reckless in relation to a circumstance if— the person is aware of a substantial risk that the circumstance exists or will exist; and having regard to the circumstances known to the person, it is unjustifiable to take the risk. (sec.6-ssec.2) A person is reckless in relation to a result if— the person is aware of a substantial risk that the result will happen; and having regard to the circumstances known to the person, it is unjustifiable to take the risk. (sec.6-ssec.3) It is a question of fact as to whether taking a risk is unjustifiable. - (a) the person is aware of a substantial risk that the circumstance exists or will exist; and - (b) having regard to the circumstances known to the person, it is unjustifiable to take the risk. - (a) the person is aware of a substantial risk that the result will happen; and - (b) having regard to the circumstances known to the person, it is unjustifiable to take the risk.