The Lagos State government has passed the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill, aimed at curbing illegal organ harvesting and unethical medical practices.
This groundbreaking law was signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reflecting the state's commitment to safeguarding public welfare and human rights.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced the enactment of the law during a press briefing at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja.
He emphasized that the new legislation is designed to regulate organ harvesting and transplantation within the state, ensuring that all procedures adhere to the highest ethical standards.
"Offenders face penalties, including a custodial sentence of six months or an N500,000 fine, with stricter punishments for subsequent offenses," Pedro stated. "Violators risk up to 10 years imprisonment or a fine of up to N10 million."
The law prohibits organ harvesting without proper authorization and bans advertisements for the sale of human organs. It aims to protect individuals from exploitation and ensure that medical procedures are conducted ethically.
Governor Sanwo-Olu's administration has also introduced four other laws alongside this bill, focusing on consumer protection, law enforcement training, victim and witness support, and emergency response services. These include the Consumer Protection Law, Lagos Enforcement Training Institute Laws, Victims Assistance and Witness Protection Laws, and Fire and Rescue Service Laws.
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