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Policy and guidance

This section provides information on relevant MRC policy and access to MRC guidance documents.

In addition, please visit the Tool Kits listed on the right-hand menu for practical help in putting these policies into practice.

Human tissue
Guidance for those working with human tissue including the Human Tissue legislation summaries.
Research Governance Frameworks
Policy and guidance on sponsorship under the Health Departments’ Research Governance Frameworks.
Indemnity
Policy statement and guidance for submission for ethical review.
Publications
The MRC, in collaboration, has developed guidance documents on regulation, ethics and governance related topics, including research involving adults that cannot consent, children, personal information, human biological samples, GCP.