The Lagos State Government has signed into
law, a new bill titled ‘Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill’ to
prohibit illegal organ harvesting in the state.
Justice Lawal Pedro, the Lagos State Attorney General
and the commissioner of justice at a press briefing on Thursday, said four new
bills were signed into law in the state.
The laws include the Human Organ and Tissue
Transplantation Bill, the Consumer Protection Law, Lagos Enforcement Training
Institute Laws, Victims Assistance, Witness Protection Laws and Fire and Rescue
Service Laws.
According to the commissioner, the assent of the bills
into laws shows the Lagos State governor’s commitment to ensuring justice
in the state.
He said, “These Laws have been thoughtfully designed
to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our state while paving the
way for a more just, secure and prosperous future for all residents of Lagos.”
Highlighting some of the gains of the organ harvesting
bill will address the issues of illegal harvesting, trading and unethical
medical practices.
He added that with the bill, individuals would be
protected from exploitation and ethical medical practices would be strictly
adhered to.
He also said that, “Violators risk up to 10 years
imprisonment or fine of up to N10 million.”
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