Human Research Act (HRA)
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Art. 39 Requirements for research in embryos and foetuses from induced abortions
1 A pregnant woman may only be asked whether she wishes to make her embryo or foetus available for research purposes after she has decided to undergo an abortion. For consent, Articles 16 and 22–24 apply mutatis mutandis. 2 The time and method of induced abortion must be chosen without regard to the research project. 3 Embryos and foetuses from induced abortions may be used for a research project when death has been determined. 4 Anyone who carries out a research project in accordance with paragraph 3 must not be involved in the abortion or be authorised to issue instructions to the persons involved in this procedure.
Art. 40 Requirements for research in embryos and foetuses from spontaneous abortions including stillbirths
1 Embryos and foetuses from spontaneous abortions including stillbirths may only be used for research purposes with the consent of the couple concerned. For consent, Article 16 applies mutatis mutandis. 2 Embryos and foetuses from spontaneous abortions may be used for a research project when death has been determined.