Criminal Code Act 1995

Schedule - The Criminal Code  

Section 3

CHAPTER 8 - OFFENCES AGAINST HUMANITY AND RELATED OFFENCES  

Division 271 - Trafficking in persons  

Subdivision BA - Organ trafficking  

SECTION 271.7A  

271.7A   Removal of organs contrary to this Subdivision  


The removal of a person ' s organ is contrary to this Subdivision if:


(a) the removal, or entering into an agreement for the removal, would be contrary to the law of the State or Territory where it is, or is to be, carried out; or


(b) neither the victim, nor the victim ' s guardian, consents to the removal, and it would not meet a medical or therapeutic need of the victim.




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