Offences relating to teaching, study and practice of anatomy
22A Offences relating to teaching, study and practice of anatomy
A person must not use the body, or a part of the body, of a deceased person for any of the following purposes otherwise than at an authorised school of anatomy:
the teaching and study of anatomy;
the practice of anatomy.
Fault elements:
The person:
intentionally uses the body or body part for the purpose; and
(b) is reckless as to whether it is used at an authorised school of anatomy or other place.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
Note for section 22A
A medical practitioner does not commit an offence against this section by performing an autopsy under the direction of a coroner under the Coroners Act 1993, see section 43BE of the Criminal Code.
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