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HUMAN CLONING AND EMBRYO RESEARCH ACT 2004 - SECT 22

Offence—using precursor cells from human embryo or human foetus to create 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 about that fact.

Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 10 years.


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