Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Act 2024

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Consent for post-mortem activities on foetus

49. (1) When it is proposed to carry out post-mortem activities on a foetus, a designated healthcare worker shall seek post-mortem consent for the post-mortem activities from the mother of the foetus or a person acting on her behalf and the mother, or person acting on her behalf, may consent to the post-mortem activities concerned.

(2) Where the mother of the foetus has not yet attained the age of 18 years she may, notwithstanding that fact, consent to post-mortem activities on the foetus.