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Information for Human Research Ethics Committees

This booklet has been developed to provide advice for members of human research ethics committees to help them consider proposals for research using excess ART embryos.

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Published year: 2006
Available in print: No
Status: Current

Reference No: HC21
Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

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In December 2002, the Federal Parliament passed the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002 and the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002.

The legislation has been introduced in response to community concerns, including ethical concerns, about scientific developments in relation to human reproduction and the use of human embryos. The legislation regulates certain uses of excess human embryos created through assisted reproductive technology (ART) and prohibits certain unacceptable practices including human cloning.

This booklet has been developed to assist HRECs to consider proposals involving the use of excess ART embryos.

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Three other booklets have also been produced by the NHMRC. They are designed to complement this document and form part of a set comprised of the following:

» Booklet 1 - General Information about the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 and the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002

» Booklet 2 – Applying for licences under the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 and advice to licence holders

» Booklet 4 – Monitoring compliance with the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 and the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002

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