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Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002

Summary information
Publishing date: 
2007
Status: 
Current
Reference number: 
HC38
Available in print: 
No - PDF only
Further information: 
nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

This Act is to address concerns, including ethical concerns, about scientific developments in relation to human reproduction and the utilisation of human embryos by regulating activities that involve the use of certain human embryos created by assisted reproductive technology.

This compilation was prepared on 22 December 2008 taking into account amendments up to Act No. 144 of 2008.

Synopsis

This Act is to address concerns, including ethical concerns, about scientific developments in relation to human reproduction and the utilisation of human embryos by regulating activities that involve the use of certain human embryos created by assisted reproductive technology.

Page reviewed: 22 March, 2012