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TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY ACT 1978 - SECT 21

Consents to removal of blood from children under 16 years old

The parent of a child under 16 years old may consent to the removal of blood from the body of the child for a purpose referred to in section 20 if—

        (a)     a medical practitioner advises that the removal is not likely to be prejudicial to the health of the child; and

        (b)     the child agrees to the removal.


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