Offence—using precursor cells from human embryo or human fetus to create human embryo, or developing such an embryo

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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 licence, and the person knows or is reckless about that fact.

Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 10 years.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory statement Second reading speech

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22 Offence—using precursor cells from human embryo or human fetus to create human embryo, or developing such an embryo