**1.** This Protocol applies to the transplantation of organs and tissues of human origin carried out for therapeutic purposes.
**2.** The provisions of this Protocol applicable to tissues shall apply also to cells, including haematopoietic stem cells.
**3.** The Protocol does not apply:
to reproductive organs and tissue;
to embryonic or foetal organs and tissues;
to blood and blood derivatives.
**4.** For the purposes of this Protocol:
the term “transplantation” covers the complete process of removal of an organ or tissue from one person and implantation of that organ or tissue into another person, including all procedures for preparation, preservation and storage;
subject to the provisions of Article 20, the term “removal” refers to removal for the purposes of implantation.
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Artikel 2
Scope and definitions
Onderdeel van Aanvullend Protocol bij het Verdrag inzake de rechten van de mens en de biogeneeskunde inzake transplantatie van organen en weefsel van menselijke herkomst· Internationaal publiekrecht