Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) In this section
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procedure for the sterilisation has the meaning
given in section 56.
(2) A research
decision-maker for a research candidate cannot consent under this Part to
—
(a) a
procedure for the sterilisation of the candidate; or
(b)
electroconvulsive therapy being performed on the candidate; or
(c) the
performance of an abortion on the candidate.
(3) A person must not,
for the purposes of medical research, carry out or take part in —
(a) a
procedure for the sterilisation of a research candidate; or
(b)
electroconvulsive therapy being performed on a research candidate.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 2
years or a fine of $10 000.
(4) A person must not,
for the purposes of medical research, perform or assist in the performance of
an abortion on a research candidate.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 2
years or a fine of $10 000.
[Section 110ZT inserted: No. 14 of 2020 s. 12;
amended: No. 20 of 2023 s. 54.]
[Heading inserted: No. 14 of 2020 s. 12.]