Anatomy Act

13. Illegal removal of parts of body

Edition: 1967-08-25 · In force

13. Illegal removal of parts of body

Any person who—

(a)takes or removes from a dead body any part of the body before the body is received into an approved school of anatomy; or

(b)takes or removes from an approved school of anatomy, except for cremation or burial, any part of a dead body; or

(c)receives part of a dead body which has been taken or removed in contravention of this section,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment:Provided that this section shall not apply to a licensee who has been authorized in writing by the Director of Medical Services to take or remove, or to receive, a part of a dead body for educational, scientific or research purposes.

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Source: Kenya Law