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

Defences

108. In proceedings for an offence under this Act, it shall be a defence for a person against whom such proceedings are brought to show all or any of the following:

(a) that he or she took reasonable steps to ensure compliance with such provisions of this Act as are alleged to have been contravened;

(b) that at the time of the activity, the person reasonably believed that the activity was carried out in accordance with the requirements of this Act.