Human Tissue Act

/ˈhjuːmən ˈtɪʃuː ækt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legislation regulating the removal, storage, use, and disposal of human tissue for research, transplantation, and medical purposes.
    The Human Tissue Act establishes strict consent requirements for organ donation.

Forms

  • human tissue act
  • human tissue acts

Commentary

The term typically refers to specific statutory regimes like those in the UK regulating consent and ethical use of human tissue; always specify jurisdiction when drafting to avoid ambiguity.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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