Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 May 2006. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 May 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Anatomy Act
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will seek to amend the Anatomy Act 1984 to prevent the public exhibition for profit of plasticised cadavers; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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The public exhibition of human bodies is not covered by the Anatomy Act 1984, which regulates the donation and use of bodies for anatomical examination.From 1 September 2006, it will be unlawful under the Human Tissue Act 2004 to store or use human bodies, organs and tissues for public display, without a licence from the Human Tissue Authority.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 446 c381W; 67284
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Anatomy Exhibitions
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