If I did not get consent for my research project and have archived tissue, including blocks and slides, will I have to get consent all over again? And will I need to have a licence?
The Human Tissue Act is not retrospective regarding consent. It is lawful to keep and use tissue samples without consent if they were held before 1 September 2006 – the date on which the requirement for consent comes into force, but a licence would be required if any sample is stored for a Scheduled Purpose (e.g. research).
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